Chelsea: August 2009 Archives

John Terry has signed a new five-year deal with Chelsea making him the club's highest paid player on a rumoured £160,000-a-week.

Andriy Shevchenko has ended a frustrating three-year spell at Chelsea after signing a two-year deal with his former club Dynamo Kiev.

Goals from Nicolas Anelka, Michael Ballack and Ashley Cole saw Chelsea cruise to victory against Premiership new boys Burnley.

Carlo Ancelotti has stressed that Chelsea will not rush forgotten midfielder Joe Cole back from a cruciate knee injury.

Dynamo Kiev are in negotiations to sign Chelsea's out-of-favour striker Andriy Shevchenko, according to reports.

Chelsea will be without Yuri Zhirkov, Joe Cole, Alex and Paulo Ferreira for the game against Burnley but Juliano Belletti is fit.

Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon claims its unlikely the Blues will sign anymore players before the transfer window closes.

Chelsea have been drawn against Porto, Atletico Madrid and APOEL Nicosia in the group stages of the Champions League.

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly lining up a move for Feyenoord midfielder Jonathan de Guzman.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has confirmed his interest in Joe Cole but believes the player will stay at Chelsea.

Didier Drogba has warned Chelsea's title rivals that their best is yet to come despite a flying start to the season.

Chelsea have been checking out Benfica trio Angel Di Maria, David Luiz and Fabio Coentrao with a view to a triple swoop.

Carlo Ancelotti says Michael Essien will return for Chelsea against Burnley this weekend after he missed the Fulham victory.

Nicolas Anelka has pledged his future to Chelsea and says he wants to spend the rest of his career at Stamford Bridge.

Goals in each half from Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka sealed a comfortable and deserved 2-0 win for Chelsea at Fulham.

Salomon Kalou is in no rush to sign a new contract on offer at Chelsea, according to his agent Jan de Visser.

Carlo Ancelotti has reiterated he will not be making any more new signings before the transfer window closes on September 1.

Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko is set to at least see out the final year of his Stamford Bridge deal, according to Carlo Ancelotti.

Chelsea will be without injured trio Yuri Zhirkov, Juliano Belletti and Alex when they take on west London rivals Fulham.

Frank Lampard believes this season's Premier League is the most competitive ever and claims Chelsea won't be taking any team lightly.

Yuri Zhirkov has calmed fears that he may need an operation and appears to be targeting the Burnley match for his debut.

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti says he will continue to tinker with his squad as the Blues came from behind to beat Sunderland.

AC Milan star Andrea Pirlo says he is happy to stay at the San Siro despite being pursued by Chelsea all summer.

Chelsea produced a clinical second half display to come from behind and defeat Sunderland 3-1 at the Stadium of Light.

Chelsea will be without Yuri Zhirkov for the trip to Sunderland as he struggles with a knee injury.

Werder Bremen have completed the signing of Chelsea striker Claudio Pizarro on a permanent basis.

Chelsea have beaten Tottenham to the signing of 20-year-old midfielder Nemanja Matic for £1.5million from Slovakian club MFK Kosice.

John Terry believes the fact Chelsea have managed to keep their top stars over the summer gives them an edge in the title race.

Didier Drogba has fuelled speculation Carlo Ancelotti is set to add to his Chelsea squad by backing the boss to make the right signing.

Didier Drogba's late goal gave Chelsea a winning start against a Hull side unlucky not to claim a draw at Stamford Bridge.

Carlo Ancelotti has backtracked on his refusal to strengthen his Chelsea squad and could gazump Manchester United for Sergio Aguero.

Carlo Ancelotti's main summer signing Yuri Zhirkov may have to wait before making his Chelsea debut because of a knee problem.

Nicolas Anelka's agent has confirmed that Chelsea have scheduled talks to extend the Frenchman's contract beyond 2011.

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is said to be closing in on a £4million deal for Serbian striker Nemanja Matic.

Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey has played down speculation linking Michael Mancienne with a permanent £4m switch to Molineux.

Bayern Munich have reiterated their desire to sign Jose Bosingwa and are waiting for Chelsea to start negotiations over a move.

Stoke City academy director of football Steve Holland is set to leave the Potters to become Chelsea's reserve boss.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy is closing in on a deal to sign Chelsea defender Michael Mancienne on a season long loan.

Andrei Shevchenko has revealed that he will stay with Chelsea for the final year of his contract in a bid to finally prove his worth.

Frank Lampard believes this will be a career-defining season for the current crop of England players ahead of the 2010 World Cup.

Roman Abramovich is set to fly to Germany to make Bayern Munich an offer for Franck Ribery, according to reports.

Italian outfit Roma say they have turned down a large bid from Chelsea for star midfielder Daniele De Rossi.

Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack will not face any further action from the FA following the off-the-ball incident with Patrice Evra.

Carlo Ancelotti has ruled out a swoop for AC Milan's Alexandre Pato and says there will be no further new arrivals at Chelsea.

Chelsea beat Man Utd 4-1 on penalties in the Community Shield following a 2-2 draw at Wembley.

AC Milan have released a statement insisting they are not in talks with Chelsea over the sale of striker Alexandre Pato.

Atletico Madrid coach Abel Resino claims there have been no bids for reported Man Utd and Chelsea target Sergio Aguero.

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has revealed he will not be attempting to make any more new signings this summer.

Carlo Ancelotti has ended speculation about the futures of Ricardo Carvalho and Deco by insisting they have not asked to leave Chelsea.

Joe Cole and Paulo Ferreira will miss Chelsea's Community Shield clash with Manchester United but Michael Ballack is expected to play.

Chelsea have reportedly rejected an £18million bid from Spanish giants Real Madrid for Brazilian centre-half Alex.

Wigan have signed Chelsea forward Scott Sinclair on a season-long loan deal to end their interest in Crystal Palace's Victor Moses.

Andrea Pirlo has expressed his relief that AC Milan have rejected Chelsea's bid once and for all - allowing him to stay in Italy.

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has signed a contract extension which will tie him to Stamford Bridge until 2012.

Arsene Wenger is thought to be weighing up an £8million move for Chelsea striker Salomon Kalou following Emmanuel Adebayor's exit.

Chelsea have reacted to reports suggesting Joe Cole is heading to Spurs by announcing the gifted midfielder is not for sale.

Chelsea captain John Terry has dismissed reports suggesting he has a say in the club's transfer activity.

Chelsea have been linked with moves for Andrea Pirlo, Franck Ribery and Sergio Aguero and could be set to splash out £100m to get them.

Chelsea must increase their reported bid of £6.75m plus Claudio Pizarro for Andrea Pirlo to stand any chance of a deal.

AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi insists there is no truth in rumours linking Andrea Pirlo with a move to Chelsea.

John Terry has signed a new five-year deal with Chelsea making him the club's highest paid player on a rumoured £160,000-a-week.

Andriy Shevchenko has ended a frustrating three-year spell at Chelsea after signing a two-year deal with his former club Dynamo Kiev.

Goals from Nicolas Anelka, Michael Ballack and Ashley Cole saw Chelsea cruise to victory against Premiership new boys Burnley.

Carlo Ancelotti has stressed that Chelsea will not rush forgotten midfielder Joe Cole back from a cruciate knee injury.

Dynamo Kiev are in negotiations to sign Chelsea's out-of-favour striker Andriy Shevchenko, according to reports.

Chelsea will be without Yuri Zhirkov, Joe Cole, Alex and Paulo Ferreira for the game against Burnley but Juliano Belletti is fit.

Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon claims its unlikely the Blues will sign anymore players before the transfer window closes.

Chelsea have been drawn against Porto, Atletico Madrid and APOEL Nicosia in the group stages of the Champions League.

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly lining up a move for Feyenoord midfielder Jonathan de Guzman.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has confirmed his interest in Joe Cole but believes the player will stay at Chelsea.

Didier Drogba has warned Chelsea's title rivals that their best is yet to come despite a flying start to the season.

Chelsea have been checking out Benfica trio Angel Di Maria, David Luiz and Fabio Coentrao with a view to a triple swoop.

Carlo Ancelotti says Michael Essien will return for Chelsea against Burnley this weekend after he missed the Fulham victory.

Nicolas Anelka has pledged his future to Chelsea and says he wants to spend the rest of his career at Stamford Bridge.

Goals in each half from Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka sealed a comfortable and deserved 2-0 win for Chelsea at Fulham.