Chelsea: January 2010 Archives

Chris Smalling's former manager at Maidstone claims Chelsea passed up the chance to sign Fulham's Chris Smalling two years ago.

John Terry clinched a late winner for Chelsea to defeat a spirited Burnley side and send his side four points clear at the top.

Chelsea have offered their support to captain John Terry following allegations of an affair with a former team-mate's girlfriend.

Chelsea are again expected to be without Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou for the trip to Burnley on Saturday.

Newcastle have moved into the transfer market to sign Chelsea defender Patrick van Aanholt on a one-month loan deal.

Udinese midfielder Kojo Asamoah has rubbished speculation that he has been contacted by Chelsea about a move to Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea captain John Terry believes the Blues must go to Burnley on Saturday and win to keep their Premier League title dream alive.

Ashley Cole is set to return to the Chelsea side that takes on Birmingham tonight after recovering from an ankle injury.

Carlo Ancelotti says Chelsea will do everything possible to keep Nicolas Anelka and he is confident the striker will stay.

Nicolas Anelka's future at Chelsea has again been thrown into doubt following fresh claims that talks over a new deal have collapsed.

Coach Carlo Ancelotti insists Joe Cole will be at Chelsea next season even though he cannot guarantee him a game in the FA Cup.

Chelsea have confirmed Michael Essien's injury is set to keep him out for up to six weeks but it may be as few as four.

Chelsea's Juliano Belletti is playing down reports linking him with a move to Brazilian side Flamengo before the end of the month.

Chelsea are still waiting for news on Michael Essien's knee injury but some reports are claiming he could miss the rest of the season.

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is being linked with a summer swoop for Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema.

Chelsea are being linked with Monaco's Jerko Leko as doubts surround the fitness of Michael Essien.

Chelsea are showing an interest in the Valencia striker Nikola Zigic, according to the player's agent.

Chelsea have confirmed Michael Essien will return to Stamford Bridge after he picked up a knee injury in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Bayern Munich have confirmed they will hold contract talks with Chelsea target Franck Ribery in a bid to try and keep him at the club.

Frank Lampard has urged Chelsea to do everything they can to keep Joe Cole at the club and not allow his contract to expire.

Chelsea are confident they can agree a deal to extend Joe Cole's stay at Stamford Bridge to fend off interest from other clubs.

A thriller at Stamford Bridge saw a dominant Chelsea side thrash Sunderland to win 7-2 in impressive style.

Chelsea will welcome back Nicolas Anelka for the game against Sunderland after he recovered from a hamstring injury.

Chelsea say they are happy with the outcome of a tribunal that has ordered them to pay £3.5m to Man City for Daniel Sturridge.

Chelsea captain John Terry has admitted that he was wrong to write-off Arsenal's challenge for the title prematurely.

Midfielder Deco is ready to boost Chelsea's title bid by making his return to action from a hamstring injury.

Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko is a transfer target for Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti, according to the player's agent.

Chelsea run the risk of losing Joe Cole on a free transfer in the summer as talks over a new contract have stalled.

Everton star Marouane Fellaini's father says that Chelsea are watching his son after recent fantastic performances for the club.

Frank Ribery looks set to leave Bayern Munich in the summer and has hinted Chelsea and Real Madrid are in the hunt.

Barcelona are believed to be monitoring Saloman Kalou's progress amid reports he has become unsettled at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea target Ezequiel Lavezzi won't be joining the Blues in January after signing a new deal with current club Napoli.

Chelsea ace Frank Lampard is targeting Champions League success this season but claims the league remains the priority.

Chelsea are reported to have entered the race to sign Kevin Kuranyi after Schalke admitted the striker could be sold.

Reports emerging from Croatia have stated Chelsea are among a number of clubs chasing Dinamo Zagreb defender Dejan Lovren.

The Premier League clash between Hull and Chelsea has been postponed due to the unsafe conditions outside of the stadium.

Carlo Ancelotti has to decide who will partner Nicolas Anelka in attack when Chelsea take on Hull City on Saturday.

Juventus striker Vincenzo Iaquinta has dismissed reports linking him with a move to Chelsea and says he is happy in Turin.

Serie A side Sampdoria have told Chelsea to forget about signing striker Giampaolo Pazzini in the January transfer window.

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti is weighing up an £8million move for Juventus' Italian international striker Vincenzo Iaquinta.

Chelsea have joined the hunt for Sampdoria striker Giampaolo Pazzini but face competition from Manchester City.

The Ivory Coast coach has criticised Chelsea and believes Didier Drogba is suffering from fatigue ahead of the African Cup Of Nations.

QPR have decided not to extend Rhys Taylor's loan spell and the goalkeeper will now return to Chelsea after a month at Loftus Road.

Palermo midfielder Javier Pastore will not be joining Chelsea in the transfer window according to the player's agent.

AC Milan's Andrea Pirlo says he has no regrets about rejecting a move to Chelsea last summer, despite admitting he was tempted.

Carlo Ancelotti has reiterated his desire to keep Florent Malouda at Chelsea and has denied that he is looking to sell the Frenchman.

Chelsea will be boosted by the return of striker Nicolas Anelka from a calf injury ahead of Watford's visit in the FA Cup on Sunday.

Chris Smalling's former manager at Maidstone claims Chelsea passed up the chance to sign Fulham's Chris Smalling two years ago.

John Terry clinched a late winner for Chelsea to defeat a spirited Burnley side and send his side four points clear at the top.

Chelsea have offered their support to captain John Terry following allegations of an affair with a former team-mate's girlfriend.

Chelsea are again expected to be without Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou for the trip to Burnley on Saturday.

Newcastle have moved into the transfer market to sign Chelsea defender Patrick van Aanholt on a one-month loan deal.

Udinese midfielder Kojo Asamoah has rubbished speculation that he has been contacted by Chelsea about a move to Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea captain John Terry believes the Blues must go to Burnley on Saturday and win to keep their Premier League title dream alive.

Ashley Cole is set to return to the Chelsea side that takes on Birmingham tonight after recovering from an ankle injury.

Carlo Ancelotti says Chelsea will do everything possible to keep Nicolas Anelka and he is confident the striker will stay.

Nicolas Anelka's future at Chelsea has again been thrown into doubt following fresh claims that talks over a new deal have collapsed.