Chelsea: November 2009 Archives

Alexandre Pato has ruled out a move to Chelsea and has pledged his long-term future to AC Milan.

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti says he will only move into the transfer market in January if his squad is hit by injuries.

Didier Drogba scored twice to help Chelsea record a 3-0 victory over Arsenal to move eight points clear at the top of the table.

Nicolas Anelka says he is 'very happy' at Chelsea and is hoping to commit his future by penning a bumper new deal.

Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero has dismissed recent reports that he is about to move from Spain to Chelsea in a £100m deal.

Midfielder Frank Lampard is set for a rapid return to Chelsea's starting line-up for Sunday's game at title rivals Arsenal.

Chelsea captain John Terry has fired a warning to the rest of Europe and insisted: We haven't hit top gear yet.

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed Frank Lampard could be fit to make a return to action against Arsenal on Sunday.

Chelsea have been alerted by the news Valencia striker David Villa is targeting a move to the Premiership in the future.

Didier Drogba is set to be named on the bench when Chelsea take on Porto in the Champions League this evening.

Manchester City are interested in signing Benfica forward Angel Di Maria after Chelsea refused to pay the £36million asking price.

Chelsea are again being linked with a move for AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso and a January swoop has been mooted.

Chelsea could battle it out with Arsenal for the Sampdoria striker Giampaolo Pazzini, according to reports in Italy.

Chelsea are ready to launch a £35million bid for Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero when the transfer window opens.

Bayern Munich have revealed Chelsea failed with a summer bid for Franck Ribery because their offer didn't match his club's valuation.

Chelsea comprehensively put Wolves to the sword 4-0 thanks to a classy display from Michael Essien in midfield.

England stars John Terry and Ashley Cole are both in line to start as Chelsea bid to extend their unbeaten home run against Wolves.

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is reluctant to meet Atletico Madrid's £40m asking price for striker Sergio Aguero, according to reports

Chelsea defender Ashley Cole says he is back fit and ready to return against Wolves this weekend if selected.

Carlo Ancelotti has committed his future to Chelsea and says he will not be in the running to take the Italy job next year.

Ashley Cole has returned to training and could be back in the Chelsea side that takes on Wolves this weekend.

Napoli have again dismissed reports linking Chelsea with a move for Marek Hamsik and insist no approach has been made.

Chelsea skipper John Terry is expecting the Blues to spend big in January as they may not be able to sign new players for some time.

Chelsea have doubts over Michael Ballack ahead of the game against Wolves as the midfielder struggles with a knee injury.

Benfica have told Chelsea to forget about making a move for Angel Di Maria as the winger is not for sale in January.

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is in hot water again after failing to turn up for a second time at the match-fixing trial in Italy.

Everton have rejected an initial £14 million bid from Chelsea for rising star Jack Rodwell, according to reports.

Chelsea's Didier Drogba looks set to miss the next three weeks after reportedly breaking a rib in the Manchester United win.

Chelsea's Michael Essien believes the club will cope when the African stars at Stamford Bridge depart for African Cup of Nations duty.

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has pulled out of the England squad with a thigh injury and could face a lengthy lay-off.

Chelsea have confirmed Jose Bosingwa will be out for the next three months but Ashley Cole will not require surgery.

Chelsea are said to be keen on Benfica's defensive midfielder Javier Garcia, who is rated at £13million.

Chelsea could be without Jose Bosingwa for three months because of a knee injury, according to reports.

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has been forced to pull out of the Ivory Coast squad because of injury.

Chelsea skipper John Terry believes it is a three-horse race for the title between the Blues, Man United and Arsenal.

Ajax starlet Luis Suarez has ruled out a January move to Chelsea and insists he is staying with the Dutch giants.

Chelsea have been rocked by the news Ashley Cole is facing a spell on the sidelines with a depressed fracture of the tibia.

Chelsea target Angel Di Maria says he is very happy at Benfica and has played down talk of a move to the Premiership.

John Terry's second half goal was enough to hand Chelsea a vital 1-0 win against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.

Atletico Madrid star Sergio Aguero could be a Chelsea player for £35m despite having a £50m buyout clause in his contract.

Dimitar Berbatov believes Chelsea are Manchester United's only title rivals ahead of the top-of-the-table clash on Sunday.

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has Benfica winger Angel Di Maria and Brazilian Alex Teixeira on his New Year shopping list.

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti only has full back Jose Bosingwa missing from his squad for the visit of Manchester United.

Deco has spiced up Sunday's Premier League showdown against Manchester United by insisting Chelsea have more to offer in attack.

Chelsea should be able to sign players in January after the Court of Arbitration for Sport suspended their FIFA-imposed transfer ban.

Chelsea have opened contract talks with Joe Cole and it is hoped the midfielder will sign a new five-year deal.

Sergio Aguero says he is flattered to be linked with Chelsea but has pledged his future to Atletico Madrid.

Chelsea are facing an anxious wait to discover whether Jose Bosingwa needs to undergo surgery to cure his knee problems.

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba says all focus has now turned to Manchester United after the 2-2 draw against Atletico Madrid.

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has vowed to keep Didier Drogba at the club and says he would not swap him for anyone else.

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti says the club are not in the hunt to sign Atletico Madrid star striker Sergio Aguero.

Didier Drogba looks to have recovered from injury and should start when Chelsea take on Atletico Madrid tonight.

Birmingham have been linked with former Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko.

Frank Lampard has hailed Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka and says Chelsea have the best strikers in the world.

Chelsea have doubts over the fitness of Didier Drogba ahead of the trip to Atletico Madrid after the striker picked up a knock.

Chelsea are being tipped to make a £25m bid for Valencia striker David Villa if they are successful in winning their transfer ban.

Alexandre Pato has ruled out a move to Chelsea and has pledged his long-term future to AC Milan.

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti says he will only move into the transfer market in January if his squad is hit by injuries.

Didier Drogba scored twice to help Chelsea record a 3-0 victory over Arsenal to move eight points clear at the top of the table.

Nicolas Anelka says he is 'very happy' at Chelsea and is hoping to commit his future by penning a bumper new deal.

Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero has dismissed recent reports that he is about to move from Spain to Chelsea in a £100m deal.

Midfielder Frank Lampard is set for a rapid return to Chelsea's starting line-up for Sunday's game at title rivals Arsenal.

Chelsea captain John Terry has fired a warning to the rest of Europe and insisted: We haven't hit top gear yet.

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed Frank Lampard could be fit to make a return to action against Arsenal on Sunday.

Chelsea have been alerted by the news Valencia striker David Villa is targeting a move to the Premiership in the future.

Didier Drogba is set to be named on the bench when Chelsea take on Porto in the Champions League this evening.

Manchester City are interested in signing Benfica forward Angel Di Maria after Chelsea refused to pay the £36million asking price.

Chelsea are again being linked with a move for AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso and a January swoop has been mooted.

Chelsea could battle it out with Arsenal for the Sampdoria striker Giampaolo Pazzini, according to reports in Italy.

Chelsea are ready to launch a £35million bid for Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero when the transfer window opens.