Chelsea: July 2009 Archives

Chelsea target Andrea Pirlo has reportedly said goodbye to his Milan team-mates as rumours linking him with Chelsea continue to grow.

Manchester United are set to bid £35million for Chelsea target Franck Ribery, despite the fact Bayern Munich value him at £85m.

AC Milan have reportedly rejected Chelsea's play-plus cash offer for Andrea Pirlo as they are holding out for a bigger fee.

Bayern Munich have slapped a huge price tag on the head of reported Chelsea target Franck Ribery.

Carlo Ancelotti has insisted that Joe Cole will have a big role to play at the club once he has recovered from his latest injury.

Chelsea have given the go-ahead to Blackburn to take Franco Di Santo to Ewood Park on a season-long loan deal.

Andrea Pirlo is being linked with a switch to Chelsea, with Claudio Pizzaro and Michael Mancienne heading in the opposite direction.

Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole is reportedly attracting the interest of London rivals Tottenham Hotspur.

Claudio Pizarro is determined to establish himself in the Chelsea side despite interest from German outfit Werder Bremen.

Chelsea's Nicolas Anelka feels the title race is wide open following Manchester United's sale of Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez.

John Terry has ended speculation about his future by stating that he is committed to Chelsea and won't be joining Man City.

Carlo Ancelotti believes John Terry will snub a move to Manchester City and sign a new contract with Chelsea next week.

AC Milan coach Leonardo says he hopes Andrea Pirlo does not leave for Chelsea but indicated a deal could still happen.

Deco is ready to stay and fight for his future with Chelsea after holding talks with Blues boss Carlo Ancelotti.

Chelsea captain John Terry will stay at Stamford Bridge for "many years" and snub Man City, says boss Carlo Ancelotti.

Ashley Cole has said that he would like Man City to push his Chelsea side next season and beat former club Arsenal to a top-four spot.

John Terry is set to confirm that he will remain at Chelsea and snub Manchester City by the end of the week, according to reports.

Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has pledged his future to the club by penning a new five-year deal.

Didier Drogba has again pledged his future to Chelsea and says he would be happy to see out his career at Stamford Bridge.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola has said he is delighted to have signed new striker Frank Nouble from Chelsea.

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has ruled out the possibility of John Terry leaving to sign for Manchester City.

Chelsea midfielder Florent Malouda has committed his future to the club after he signed a new three-year deal.

Chelsea are sweating over the fitness of midfielder Michael Ballack after he picked up a toe injury and had to return home.

West Ham are closing in on a deal for Chelsea youngster Frank Nouble who could make the switch across to Upton Park.

Zenit St Petersburg are ready to table a bid for Andriy Shevchenko as the Ukraine international gets set to leave Chelsea.

Frank Lampard has admitted he isn't sure whether John Terry will stay at Chelsea but says people shouldn't criticise him if he leaves.

Chelsea defender Ricardo Carvalho has admitted his future is uncertain as he continues to be linked with a move to Inter Milan.

Carlo Ancelotti insists he is not fazed by the weight of expectation at Chelsea and says the Blues players have a 'good attitude'.

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is convinced captain John Terry will snub interest from Manchester City and remain at Stamford Bridge.

AC Milan vice president Adriano Galliani claims Andrea Pirlo is 'destined' to stay at the San Siro amid reported interest from Chelsea.

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly preparing a £20million bid for Roma's Montenegrin star Mirko Vucinic.

Joe Cole is out of Chelsea's pre-season tour to the US after suffering a minor setback to his comeback from a knee injury.

UEFA have reduced Didier Drogba and Jose Bosingwa's European match bans by one game each after Chelsea appealed.

John Terry has told Chelsea he wants to stay while Peter Kenyon says the Manchester City target is not for sale at any price.

Serbia midfielder Nemanja Matic says he is on the verge of signing for Chelsea after agreeing a four-year deal.

Mark Hughes has urged John Terry to leave Chelsea for Manchester City for 'a different challenge' and to 'reignite' his career.

John Terry's future at Chelsea remains unclear after Manchester City played down their interest in the Blues skipper.

Chelsea have been told by Middlesbrough to forget about making a move for Adam Johnson as the winger is not for sale.

Internazionale have described Chelsea's valuation of want-away Ricardo Carvalho and Deco as "overpriced and excessive".

Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Internazionale has claimed money alone will not sway him to join top suitors Chelsea.

Chelsea's hopes of signing Brazilian ace Maicon appear to be over after the player's agent revealed he will stay at Inter Milan.

Deco has revealed he will stay at Chelsea after Inter Milan said they will not be pursuing a move for the player.

Joe Cole is set to snub interest from Tottenham Hotspur by signing a new deal at Stamford Bridge.

Porto centre-half Bruno Alves says he would consider a move to England amid reported interest from Chelsea.

Chelsea are to hold talks with John Terry to sort out his future after claims he has been left in the dark over interest in him.

Chief executive Jez Moxey has revealed Wolves are hoping to re-sign Michael Mancienne on a season-long loan from Chelsea.

Ricardo Carvalho has set his heart on a move to Inter Milan and hopes Chelsea will clear the way for a move.

Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel is set to pledge his future to the club by penning a new five-year deal.

New Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has told Man City to forget about signing John Terry as he will be at Stamford Bridge "forever".

CSKA Moscow's Russia winger Yuri Zhirkov has completed a reported £18million move to Chelsea.

CSKA Moscow's Russia winger Yuri Zhirkov has reportedly flown into London in order to complete an £18million move to Chelsea.

Carlo Ancelotti's first job at Chelsea will be to sort out John Terry's future as Petr Cech is uncertain if his skipper will stay put.

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 target Andrea Pirlo has reportedly said goodbye to his Milan team-mates as rumours linking him with Chelsea continue to grow.

Manchester United are set to bid £35million for Chelsea target Franck Ribery, despite the fact Bayern Munich value him at £85m.

AC Milan have reportedly rejected Chelsea's play-plus cash offer for Andrea Pirlo as they are holding out for a bigger fee.

Bayern Munich have slapped a huge price tag on the head of reported Chelsea target Franck Ribery.

Carlo Ancelotti has insisted that Joe Cole will have a big role to play at the club once he has recovered from his latest injury.

Chelsea have given the go-ahead to Blackburn to take Franco Di Santo to Ewood Park on a season-long loan deal.

Andrea Pirlo is being linked with a switch to Chelsea, with Claudio Pizzaro and Michael Mancienne heading in the opposite direction.

Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole is reportedly attracting the interest of London rivals Tottenham Hotspur.

Claudio Pizarro is determined to establish himself in the Chelsea side despite interest from German outfit Werder Bremen.

Chelsea's Nicolas Anelka feels the title race is wide open following Manchester United's sale of Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez.

John Terry has ended speculation about his future by stating that he is committed to Chelsea and won't be joining Man City.

Carlo Ancelotti believes John Terry will snub a move to Manchester City and sign a new contract with Chelsea next week.

AC Milan coach Leonardo says he hopes Andrea Pirlo does not leave for Chelsea but indicated a deal could still happen.

Deco is ready to stay and fight for his future with Chelsea after holding talks with Blues boss Carlo Ancelotti.

Chelsea captain John Terry will stay at Stamford Bridge for "many years" and snub Man City, says boss Carlo Ancelotti.

Ashley Cole has said that he would like Man City to push his Chelsea side next season and beat former club Arsenal to a top-four spot.

John Terry is set to confirm that he will remain at Chelsea and snub Manchester City by the end of the week, according to reports.

Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has pledged his future to the club by penning a new five-year deal.

Didier Drogba has again pledged his future to Chelsea and says he would be happy to see out his career at Stamford Bridge.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola has said he is delighted to have signed new striker Frank Nouble from Chelsea.

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has ruled out the possibility of John Terry leaving to sign for Manchester City.

Chelsea midfielder Florent Malouda has committed his future to the club after he signed a new three-year deal.

Chelsea are sweating over the fitness of midfielder Michael Ballack after he picked up a toe injury and had to return home.

West Ham are closing in on a deal for Chelsea youngster Frank Nouble who could make the switch across to Upton Park.

Zenit St Petersburg are ready to table a bid for Andriy Shevchenko as the Ukraine international gets set to leave Chelsea.