Chelsea: June 2009 Archives

Zhirkov ready to move

Chelsea are closing in on an £18million swoop for Yuri Zhirkov after CSKA Moscow hinted the playmaker is ready to move.

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Chelsea monitor Samba ace

Chelsea are keeping an eye on developments at Inter Milan as the Italians struggle to agree a new deal with Maicon.

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Milan rule out swoop

AC Milan have again insisted that Alexandre Pato is not for sale and have told Chelsea not to bother making a bid.

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Defender linked with move away

Chelsea defender Michael Mancienne is in demand as reports claim Wolves and Reading are battling for his signature.

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Rivals nip in for starlet

Chelsea have missed out on the signing of Cadiz youngster Jesus Fernandez who has opted to join Liverpool, according to reports.

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Manc bids flood in

Reading have made the first move for Chelsea defender Michael Mancienne as an auction looks set to develop for the Under-21 star.

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Blues ace eyes move

Deco says he wants out of Chelsea this summer and has blasted Roman Abramovich for treating the club like a toy.

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Midfielder bid denied

Charlton boss Phil Parkinson has denied reports suggesting Chelsea have made a move to sign Jonjo Shelvey.

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Russian set to sign

Chelsea are reported to be closing in on an £18million swoop for CSKA Moscow playmaker Yuri Zhirkov.

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Defender plays down Blues swap deal

Nicolas Burdisso has rejected claims he will be joining Chelsea as part of a deal that will see Ricardo Carvalho move to Inter Milan.

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Blues close to Tevez answer

Carlos Tevez's adviser Kia Joorabchian says Man City are favourites to sign the striker but a decision could still be ten days away.

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Blues sign City ace

Chelsea have won the race to sign Daniel Sturridge from Manchester City but the fee will have to be decided by a tribunal.

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Agent cool on striker talk

Emmanuel Adebayor's agent claims there is interest in the Arsenal striker but says Chelsea and Manchester United have not made a move.

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Deco talks up Inter switch

Deco has confirmed he wants to leave Chelsea this summer and would prefer to sign for Inter Milan.

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Star pledges Bridge future

Florent Malouda has committed his future to Chelsea after signing a two-year extension to his current deal at Stamford Bridge.

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Rovers eye Bridge deal

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce is tipped to replace Roque Santa Cruz with Chelsea striker Franco Di Santo on a season-long loan deal.

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Striker's deal claim

Chelsea flop Andriy Shevchenko wants to honour the last year of his contract but will study any offers he receives this summer.

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Ancelotti suffers forward blow

Carlos Tevez is set to sign for Manchester City this week after Chelsea gave up their attempts to lure him to London.

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Alonso interest latest

Fernando Torres has distanced himself from a rumoured £50m move to Chelsea but they have not given up hope of signing Xabi Alonso.

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Blues to sign keeper

Chelsea are set to sign young Czech goalkeeper Jan Sebek this summer after tracking the 18-year-old for two years.

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Valencia aim to keep star

Manchester United and Chelsea have been told by Valencia that star striker David Villa is not for sale.

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Tevez eyes Blues option

Chelsea face a battle with Manchester City to sign Carlos Tevez if the player does not opt to stay with Manchester United.

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Pompey confirm Johnson bid

Chelsea have matched Liverpool's offer of £17.5million for Portsmouth defender Glen Johnson and the player now faces a tough decision.

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Bayern make approach for Blues star

Bayern Munich have revealed they have made an approach for Chelsea defender Jose Bosingwa and believe a deal could be struck soon.

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Ancelotti old boy wants Chelsea move

AC Milan midfielder Andrea Pirlo has hinted that he would like to join Chelsea by stating it's time for a new chapter in his career.

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Real force Chelsea to step up bidding for superstar

Zinedine Zidane insists Real Madrid will do everything in their power to beat Chelsea to the signing of Franck Ribery.

Drogba facing six-game ban

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has been hit with a six-game European ban following his antics after the Barcelona defeat.

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Carlo targets double move

Chelsea are said to be closing in on a double swoop for Manchester City striker Daniel Sturridge and Yuri Zhirkov of CSKA Moscow.

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Midfielder targets Bridge switch

AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso has opened the door for a move to Chelsea after admitting his admiration for Carlo Ancelotti.

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Inter wait on double swoop

Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho wants to sign Chelsea duo Deco and Ricardo Carvalho but says the situation is out of his hands.

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Reds tipped to nick Blues target

Chelsea look to have missed out on re-signing Glen Johnson with reports claiming the defender will join Liverpool.

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Blues ready to loan out youngster

Blackburn Rovers have made an enquire about Chelsea striker Franco di Santo, who could join on a season-long loan.

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Wanted man enters talks

The representatives of reported Chelsea target Carlos Tevez are expected to hold talks with all interested parties this week.

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Chelsea stars close to moving to Inter

Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti claims the Italian giants are close to completing the signings of Ricardo Carlvho and Deco.

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Blues star to stay put

Florent Malouda claims he has no intention of quitting Chelsea this summer and says he is loving life at Stamford Bridge right now.

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Ancelotti linked with Argentina ace

Carlos Tevez appears to have a straight choice between Man City and Chelsea if he leaves Man Utd this summer.

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Italy legend linked with Blues

AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini is reportedly in talks with Chelsea over a possible backroom role at Stamford Bridge.

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Carvalho eyes escape route

Jose Mourinho wants to be reunited with Deco at Inter Milan while Ricardo Carvalho also wants to link up with the former Chelsea boss.

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Becks in shock Chelsea link

Chelsea have been alerted by David Beckham's admission that he does not know if he will return to AC Milan.

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Gattuso in Chelsea link

Gennaro Gattuso is the latest AC Milan star to be linked with Chelsea as his agent claims he is 'attached' to Carlo Ancelotti.

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Chelsea star not interested in City

Didier Drogba is set to snub an £18million move to Manchester City by extending his current deal with Chelsea.

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Dutch midfielder won't be joining Chelsea

Clarence Seedorf says he is flattered to be linked with a move to Chelsea but insists he will be staying with AC Milan.

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Starlet waits on future

Wolves have been handed encouragement in their pursuit of Michael Mancienne after the Chelsea youngster admitted he wants more games.

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Blues warned of Milan bid

AC Milan general manager Adriano Galliani has told Chelsea that Alexandre Pato is not for sale and is going nowhere.

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Carlo switches Milan targets

AC Milan playmaker Andrea Pirlo has refused to rule out the possibility of joining Carlo Ancelotti at Chelsea this summer.

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Samba star drops move hint

AC Milan star Alexandre Pato says he hopes to talk with Carlo Ancelotti and has hinted he could sign for Chelsea.

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Blues step up Villa bid

Chelsea are locked in a battle with Real Madrid to secure the £38million signing of Valencia striker David Villa.

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Ribery open to move

Bayern Munich ace Franck Ribery has hinted he could on the move this summer, with Chelsea monitoring developments.

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Defender plays down summer move

Portsmouth defender Glen Johnson has played down reports suggesting he could be heading back to Chelsea this summer.

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Reds remain keen on Johnson

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is still hoping to beat Chelsea to the £10million capture of Glen Johnson from Portsmouth.

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Drogba ready for showdown talks

Didier Drogba says he won't make a decision of his future at Chelsea until he has held face-to-face talks with Carlo Ancelotti.

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Blues line up improved Villa bid

Chelsea are ready to launch a £40million bid for Valencia striker David Villa in the hope it will be enough to secure a deal.

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Lamps wants star arrivals

Frank Lampard says Chelsea need to go on a spending spree and hopes they can swoop for Franck Ribery and David Villa.

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Carlo eyes winger move

Chelsea are being linked with a swoop for Aston Villa star Ashley Young, who is said to be high on Carlo Ancelotti's wanted list.

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Blues target interested in move

Alexandre Pato's agent says there is still a possibility the Brazilian youngster could move from AC Milan to Chelsea.

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Blues record transfer off

AC Milan general manager Adriano Galliani claims he doesn't know where Kaka will end up this summer but says he won't go to Chelsea.

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Blues make enormous transfer bid

Chelsea have made a astronomical £73.5million bid for AC Milan playmaker Kaka as they battle it out with Real Madrid for the Brazilian.

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Russian ace interest in Chelsea

Russian international Yuri Zhirkov claims he is unaware of any interest from Chelsea in him, but admits he would be tempted by a move.

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Blues target on verge of Madrid move

The Spanish media have reported that Real Madrid have beaten Chelsea to the signing of AC Milan's Kaka for a world record fee of £56m.

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Ballack pens new deal

Chelsea have been boosted by the news midfielder Michael Ballack has extended his contract at the club until June 2010.

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Blues eye old boy return

Portsmouth are bracing themselves as Chelsea are reportedly set to make a £12m offer to take Glen Johnson back to Stamford Bridge.

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Blues seek Brazilian pair

Kaka insists he has no plans to follow Carlo Ancelotti to Chelsea, but his Brazilian teammate Alexandre Pato is thought to be a target.

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Ancelotti arrival stirs up interest

Punters have been quick to assess Chelsea's appointment of Carlo Ancelotti as their new manager.

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Ancelotti reveals Chelsea plan

Carlo Ancelotti has targeted winning everything with Chelsea after being named as the new man in charge at Stamford Bridge.

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Chelsea confirm new boss

Chelsea have confirmed Carlo Ancelotti as their new manager and the Italian has signed a three-year contract at Stamford Bridge.

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Zhirkov ready to move

Chelsea are closing in on an £18million swoop for Yuri Zhirkov after CSKA Moscow hinted the playmaker is ready to move.

More: Zhirkov ready to move |

Chelsea monitor Samba ace

Chelsea are keeping an eye on developments at Inter Milan as the Italians struggle to agree a new deal with Maicon.

More: Chelsea monitor Samba ace |

Milan rule out swoop

AC Milan have again insisted that Alexandre Pato is not for sale and have told Chelsea not to bother making a bid.

More: Milan rule out swoop |

Defender linked with move away

Chelsea defender Michael Mancienne is in demand as reports claim Wolves and Reading are battling for his signature.

More: Defender linked with move away |

Rivals nip in for starlet

Chelsea have missed out on the signing of Cadiz youngster Jesus Fernandez who has opted to join Liverpool, according to reports.

More: Rivals nip in for starlet |

Manc bids flood in

Reading have made the first move for Chelsea defender Michael Mancienne as an auction looks set to develop for the Under-21 star.

More: Manc bids flood in |

Blues ace eyes move

Deco says he wants out of Chelsea this summer and has blasted Roman Abramovich for treating the club like a toy.

More: Blues ace eyes move |

Midfielder bid denied

Charlton boss Phil Parkinson has denied reports suggesting Chelsea have made a move to sign Jonjo Shelvey.

More: Midfielder bid denied |

Russian set to sign

Chelsea are reported to be closing in on an £18million swoop for CSKA Moscow playmaker Yuri Zhirkov.

More: Russian set to sign |

Defender plays down Blues swap deal

Nicolas Burdisso has rejected claims he will be joining Chelsea as part of a deal that will see Ricardo Carvalho move to Inter Milan.

More: Defender plays down Blues swap deal |

Blues close to Tevez answer

Carlos Tevez's adviser Kia Joorabchian says Man City are favourites to sign the striker but a decision could still be ten days away.

More: Blues close to Tevez answer |

Blues sign City ace

Chelsea have won the race to sign Daniel Sturridge from Manchester City but the fee will have to be decided by a tribunal.

More: Blues sign City ace |

Agent cool on striker talk

Emmanuel Adebayor's agent claims there is interest in the Arsenal striker but says Chelsea and Manchester United have not made a move.

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Deco talks up Inter switch

Deco has confirmed he wants to leave Chelsea this summer and would prefer to sign for Inter Milan.

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Star pledges Bridge future

Florent Malouda has committed his future to Chelsea after signing a two-year extension to his current deal at Stamford Bridge.

More: Star pledges Bridge future |

Rovers eye Bridge deal

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce is tipped to replace Roque Santa Cruz with Chelsea striker Franco Di Santo on a season-long loan deal.

More: Rovers eye Bridge deal |

Striker's deal claim

Chelsea flop Andriy Shevchenko wants to honour the last year of his contract but will study any offers he receives this summer.

More: Striker's deal claim |

Ancelotti suffers forward blow

Carlos Tevez is set to sign for Manchester City this week after Chelsea gave up their attempts to lure him to London.

More: Ancelotti suffers forward blow |

Alonso interest latest

Fernando Torres has distanced himself from a rumoured £50m move to Chelsea but they have not given up hope of signing Xabi Alonso.

More: Alonso interest latest |

Blues to sign keeper

Chelsea are set to sign young Czech goalkeeper Jan Sebek this summer after tracking the 18-year-old for two years.

More: Blues to sign keeper |

Valencia aim to keep star

Manchester United and Chelsea have been told by Valencia that star striker David Villa is not for sale.

More: Valencia aim to keep star |

Tevez eyes Blues option

Chelsea face a battle with Manchester City to sign Carlos Tevez if the player does not opt to stay with Manchester United.

More: Tevez eyes Blues option |

Pompey confirm Johnson bid

Chelsea have matched Liverpool's offer of £17.5million for Portsmouth defender Glen Johnson and the player now faces a tough decision.

More: Pompey confirm Johnson bid |

Bayern make approach for Blues star

Bayern Munich have revealed they have made an approach for Chelsea defender Jose Bosingwa and believe a deal could be struck soon.

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Ancelotti old boy wants Chelsea move

AC Milan midfielder Andrea Pirlo has hinted that he would like to join Chelsea by stating it's time for a new chapter in his career.

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