Chelsea: March 2009 Archives

Guus Hiddink says he is not drawing up a list of Chelsea's summer transfer targets and insists he is leaving the club in May.

Chelsea are being linked with a shock move for Tottenham defender Gareth Bale, while Juventus are also keen.

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has expressed his sadness at the death of at least 19 fans at the Ivory Coast's game against Malawi.

Rafael van der Vaart has denied saying he wants to leave Real Madrid for Chelsea but admitted his future is up in the air.

CSKA Moscow star Vagner Love says Chelsea are interested in him but he's in the dark over talk Manchester United could also make a bid.

Guus Hiddink is considering an offer to remain with Chelsea as a football consultant once his deal expires on May 31.

Bayern Munich have warned Chelsea and Man City off making a move for Franck Ribery, insisting the player is not for sale.

Real Madrid star Rafael van der Vaart says he would like to join Chelsea in the summer if Guus Hiddink stays in charge.

Chelsea are reportedly leading the chase for Sporting Lisbon's highly-rated Portuguese striker Afonso Taira.

Guus Hiddink has reportedly told Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich to sign Tottenham's Russian striker Roman Pavlyuchenko in the summer.

Guus Hiddink says he will leave Chelsea at the end of the season, while his possible replacement Carlo Ancelotti is staying with Milan.

Didier Drogba would be happy to snub Europe's big guns and sign a new deal with Chelsea, according to his agent.

AC Milan manager Carlo Ancelotti has revealed he held a meeting with Roman Abramovich but says it wasn't to discuss a move to Chelsea.

Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck says the club are continuing their search for a long-term replacement to Luiz Felipe Scolari.

Chelsea have been hit by the news Nicolas Anelka is facing three weeks on the sidelines with a troublesome toe injury.

Chelsea are being linked with Frank Ribery with reports claiming they are ready to pay as much as £25m to land him.

Guus Hiddink has hinted that Chelsea's Premier League title hopes are over following defeat at Tottenham on Saturday.

Luca Modric's second-half strike gave Spurs the points in the London derby at White Hart Lane to put a dent in Chelsea's title hopes.

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has been cautioned for common assault after an alleged coin-throwing incident last November.

Chelsea are being linked with a £10million swoop for Juventus striker Vicenzo Iaquinta, who could be on the move this summer.

Didier Drogba is expected to pass a late fitness test to play for Chelsea at Spurs in the Premier League on Saturday.

Liverpool have been drawn against League rivals Chelsea in the quarter-finals of the Champions League with the first leg at Anfield.

Didier Drogba has handed Chelsea a boost by returning to training ahead of this weekend's clash with Tottenham.

Guus Hiddink has revealed there is a clause in his contract with Russia that could see him returning to Chelsea in November.

Chelsea midfielder Deco looks to be set for a sharp exit away from Stamford Bridge following reports he could join Atletico Madrid.

Barcelona defender Daniel Alves has blasted reports suggesting he will quit the Nou Camp for a move to Chelsea in the summer.

Deco says he will return to training by the end of the week after laying to rest fears he maybe out for the rest of the season.

Chelsea are allegedly set to keep a close eye on Manchester City's Robinho ahead of making a summer bid for the striker.

Chelsea are waiting to find out the full extent of the injury to Deco amid reports it may not be as serious as first feared.

Inter Milan are now said to be targeting a swoop for Chelsea defender Ricardo Carvalho, according to the latest reports.

Deco has suffered a recurrence of his hamstring injury and could be ruled out for the season, according to Chelsea coach Guus Hiddink.

Michael Essien fired his second goal in as many games to beat Man City 1-0 and also keep Chelsea in the title hunt.

Man City boss Mark Hughes has denied offering Robinho to Chelsea in exchange for John Terry but has confirmed his interest.

Ricardo Carvalho and Michael Essien are included in the Chelsea squad to face Manchester City in Sunday's clash at Stamford Bridge.

Guus Hiddink has said John Terry will spend the rest of his career at Chelsea and will definitely not join Man City in the summer.

Michael Ballack has urged Guus Hiddink to stay at Chelsea and hopes he will pen a three-year deal in the summer.

Chelsea striker Salomon Kalou has set his heart on playing for Arsenal, according to Gunners star Emmanuel Eboue.

Germany captain Michael Ballack has reiterated his desire to sign a new contract and end his career at Chelsea.

CSKA coach Zico has said he will not stand in the way of Russia international Yuri Zhirkov joining Chelsea in the summer.

Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink has hailed the return of Michael Essien after he bagged the crucial opening goal against Juventus.

Petr Cech's agent says the goalkeeper is happy at Chelsea and has blasted rumours linking him with a move to Barcelona.

Frank Lampard has hailed the arrival of Guus Hiddink but believes the title is out of Chelsea's reach this season.

Chelsea will hand a late fitness test to Nicolas Anelka and Deco before naming their side to face Juventus this evening.

Didier Drogba says he is feeling '100 percent' and is delighted to be back scoring in the Chelsea side.

Deco has pledged his future to Chelsea and says he will be a success at the club despite the departure of Luiz Felipe Scolari.

Guus Hiddink has admitted that Michael Essien could make his first start for six months in Chelsea's Champions League trip to Juventus.

Chelsea are sweating over the fitness of Nicolas Anelka and Didier Drogba, who are touch and go to make the Juventus game.

Chelsea will be without Nicolas Anelka for the FA Cup clash against Coventry, while Ashley Cole is available for selection.

Chelsea have been hit by the news Paulo Ferreira has been ruled out for the season with an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

Michael Essien looks set to miss Chelsea's FA Cup clash at Coventry despite making good progress from his cruciate knee injury.

Chelsea defender Ashley Cole was arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly after an incident in central London this morning.

Guus Hiddink says he is delighted with the spirit in his Chelsea side and is pleased to have kept the pressure on Manchester United.

Brazilian ace Diego will snub a move to Chelsea in favour of signing for Juventus, according to the player's father.

Guus Hiddink hailed Didier Drogba after his goal fired Chelsea to victory at Portsmouth and kept the heat on Man Utd in the title race.

Chelsea will again be without Ricardo Carvalho for the trip to Portsmouth as he struggles with a hamstring injury.

Guus Hiddink says Michael Essien is closing in on a return to action and he cannot wait to have him back in his squad.

Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck says players will have to be sold to fund new arrivals and is expecting big changes in the summer.

Chelsea's England international duo John Terry and Frank Lampard have been praised by boss Guus Hiddink following the Wigan win.

Florent Malouda has hinted that he could quit Chelsea in the summer and join Italian giants Juventus.

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has hit out at suggestions he helped get former boss Luiz Felipe Scolari sacked.

Guus Hiddink says he is not drawing up a list of Chelsea's summer transfer targets and insists he is leaving the club in May.

Chelsea are being linked with a shock move for Tottenham defender Gareth Bale, while Juventus are also keen.

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has expressed his sadness at the death of at least 19 fans at the Ivory Coast's game against Malawi.

Rafael van der Vaart has denied saying he wants to leave Real Madrid for Chelsea but admitted his future is up in the air.

CSKA Moscow star Vagner Love says Chelsea are interested in him but he's in the dark over talk Manchester United could also make a bid.

Guus Hiddink is considering an offer to remain with Chelsea as a football consultant once his deal expires on May 31.

Bayern Munich have warned Chelsea and Man City off making a move for Franck Ribery, insisting the player is not for sale.

Real Madrid star Rafael van der Vaart says he would like to join Chelsea in the summer if Guus Hiddink stays in charge.

Chelsea are reportedly leading the chase for Sporting Lisbon's highly-rated Portuguese striker Afonso Taira.

Guus Hiddink has reportedly told Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich to sign Tottenham's Russian striker Roman Pavlyuchenko in the summer.

Guus Hiddink says he will leave Chelsea at the end of the season, while his possible replacement Carlo Ancelotti is staying with Milan.

Didier Drogba would be happy to snub Europe's big guns and sign a new deal with Chelsea, according to his agent.

AC Milan manager Carlo Ancelotti has revealed he held a meeting with Roman Abramovich but says it wasn't to discuss a move to Chelsea.

Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck says the club are continuing their search for a long-term replacement to Luiz Felipe Scolari.

Chelsea have been hit by the news Nicolas Anelka is facing three weeks on the sidelines with a troublesome toe injury.

Chelsea are being linked with Frank Ribery with reports claiming they are ready to pay as much as £25m to land him.

Guus Hiddink has hinted that Chelsea's Premier League title hopes are over following defeat at Tottenham on Saturday.

Luca Modric's second-half strike gave Spurs the points in the London derby at White Hart Lane to put a dent in Chelsea's title hopes.

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has been cautioned for common assault after an alleged coin-throwing incident last November.

Chelsea are being linked with a £10million swoop for Juventus striker Vicenzo Iaquinta, who could be on the move this summer.