Last updated: 11:16, July 5, 2009
Chelsea news
Chelsea now rival Manchester United in the betting for most competitions having been catapulted into ‘The Big Three’ by the spending of the club’s mega-rich owner Roman Abramovich.
Since the Russian’s arrival in 2003, the Blues have championed the Premiership twice and finished runners up in 2007/08.
Big things are expected of new manager ‘Big Phil’ Scolari whop took over from the unpopular Avram Grant. Grant was forced to live in the shadow of former boss Jose Mourinho who was arguably the most popular manager in Chelsea’s history.
Other Notable managers from the past include Claudio Ranieri, Ruud Gullit and Gianluca Vialli.
Prominent players in the squad for 2008/09 season include: John Terry, Deco and Joe Cole whilst players like Dennis Wise, Ruud Gullit, Gianfranco Zola and Peter Osgood are among a huge list of heroes from the past.
Manchester City are understood to be preparing a third bid of £45m for Chelsea and England captain John Terry.
Chelsea right-back Jose Bosingwa remains a target for Bayern Munich and the German giants are still talking to the Blues.
Chelsea have completed the signing of Manchester City striker Daniel Sturridge with a fee to be set by a tribunal.
Werder Bremen have confirmed their interest in re-signing Chelsea striker Claudio Pizarro following a successful loan spell last term.
Manchester City have been told Chelsea captain John Terry is not for sale after making a second bid for the defender.
Chelsea have completed the free transfer signing of Middlesbrough keeper Ross Turnbull, who signs a four-year deal at Stamford Bridge.
Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly still looking to sign Alexandre Pato for Chelsea, despite a firm hands-off warning from AC Milan.
Chelsea have been hit by the news Bayern Munich star Franck Ribery will only leave the German club for a move to Real Madrid.
Chelsea have been told to forget about making a move for Maicon as the Brazilian star will not be leaving Inter Milan.
Chelsea are closing in on an £18million swoop for Yuri Zhirkov after CSKA Moscow hinted the playmaker is ready to move.
Chelsea are keeping an eye on developments at Inter Milan as the Italians struggle to agree a new deal with Maicon.
AC Milan have again insisted that Alexandre Pato is not for sale and have told Chelsea not to bother making a bid.
Chelsea defender Michael Mancienne is in demand as reports claim Wolves and Reading are battling for his signature.
Chelsea have missed out on the signing of Cadiz youngster Jesus Fernandez who has opted to join Liverpool, according to reports.
Reading have made the first move for Chelsea defender Michael Mancienne as an auction looks set to develop for the Under-21 star.
