Barcelona are readying one final offer for Chelsea defender David Luiz, the Mirror understands. The Catalan club are desperately trying to strengthen their back line ahead of their title defence, and have identified the Brazilian international as their top transfer target. However, they are set to be disappointed, as the Blues have insisted that they
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Kalou endorses Mourinho return
Former Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou has told ESPN that he believes that the club will benefit strongly from the return of Jose Mourinho. The Ivory Coast forward, who has recently been linked with a return to the Premier League, was bought by Mourinho in 2006, and went on to score sixty goals in two hundred
Ba relishing competition for places
Demba Ba is keen to remain at Stamford Bridge next season and prove his worth to manager Jose Mourinho, Sky Sports understands. The Senegal international has been linked with a move away from the club this summer, with Aston Villa and West Ham United both said to be interested in securing his services. He faces
Lukaku keen to link up with Rooney
Chelsea forward Romelu Lukaku has welcomed the prospect of linking up with Wayne Rooney next season should the Blues be successful in their pursuit of the England international, the Daily Star understands. The forward, who spent last season on loan with West Bromwich Albion, has been on good form in the Blues pre-season tour scoring
Mourinho keen on Drogba return
Jose Mourinho is keen on bringing Didier Drogba back to Chelsea as a player-coach, according to the Express. The Ivory Coast international’s current club Galatasaray say that they won’t release him until his contract expires next summer, though talks are underway for the 35 year old to make his return. The Blues manager believes that
Ivanovic open to Suarez signing
Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic has admitted that he wouldn’t have a problem if the club were to sign Luis Suarez, according to the Mail Online. The Liverpool striker, who is currently serving a ten match ban for biting Ivanovic when the two sides met at Anfield in April, has been strongly linked with a move
Mourinho happy with first team squad
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has endorsed the Chelsea’s three new signings ahead of the clubs preseason tour of Asia, according to Sky Sports. Andre Schurrle, Marco Van Ginkel and Mark Schwarzer will join up with their new teammates for the trip on Thursday, and the returning manager is pleased with the business the Blues has
Chelsea complete Schurrle deal
Chelsea have completed the signing of Germany international Andre Schurrle from Bayern Leverkusen for £18 million. The 22 year old, who has been on the clubs radar for some time, becomes first signing of Jose Mourinho’s second spell as Blues manager. Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has not been included as part of the deal,
West Ham eyeing Ba return
The Mirror understands that West Ham United are preparing a loan bid for Chelsea striker Demba Ba. The Senegal international scored just two goals in fourteen league appearances for the Blues since signing from Newcastle United for £7milliom in January. Since returning as Chelsea manager, Jose Mourinho has been linked with a number of high