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Deco says he will join Fluminense if Chelsea agree to it and hopes to conclude the move in the next few weeks.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has confirmed his desire to bring Michael Mancienne back to Molineux from Chelsea in a permanent deal.

Chelsea are being linked with a move for Uruguayan hot shot Luis Suarez after he took his World Cup tally to three against South Korea.

Striker Nicolas Anelka has set his sights on winning more trophies after signing a one-year contract extension at Chelsea.

Michael Ballack is on the verge of joining Bayer Leverkusen after being freed by Chelsea at the end of last season.

Chelsea are set to hijack Manchester City's move for Valencia's David Silva even though City are to speak to the player.

Chelsea are reportedly planning to splash the cash to land AC Milan striker Marco Borriello for around £17 million.

Chelsea look to have lost out to Manchester City in the race to capture midfielder David Silva who they look set to sign for £29m.

Frank Lampard has leapt to the defence of his Chelsea team-mate John Terry after his assessment of life in the England camp.

Bolton Wanderers are planning to make a £2 million bid for Chelsea forward Franco di Santo, according to The Mirror.

Reports today suggest Chelsea will battle former boss Jose Mourinho for the signing of Bayern Munich midfielder Bastien Schweinsteiger.

Chelsea have won the race to sign promising youngster Tomas Kalas from Sigma Olomouc according to reports in the Czech Republic.

Both Chelsea and Manchester City have been put on high alert by the news that David Silva now wants a move to England.

The race is on for German midfield ace Mesut Ozil with Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City all willing to pay £20m for his services.

Chelsea are believed to be lining up a massive bid for Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos which would earn the right-back a small fortune.

Chelsea are expected to complete the signing of Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun this week after agreeing a fee or around £6.5m.

Chelsea have reportedly agreed a £6m deal with Liverpool to sign midfielder Yossi Benayoun as Joe Cole's replacement.

Manchester United are rumoured to have entered the race to sign Michael Ballack after Chelsea's decision to release him this summer.

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba could be fit to feature in the Ivory Coast's World Cup opener against Portugal on Tuesday.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has admitted to being a big fan of Chelsea star Joe Cole, but refused to confirm he would try to sign him.

Fenerbahce claim to have completed the signing of Chelsea midfielder Miroslav Stoch on a four-year deal.

Rudi Voeller says Bayer Leverkusen will try to get Germany captain Michael Ballack back if the price is right.

Michael Ballack says he would have loved to have stayed at Chelsea but the decision to release him came from Roman Abramovich.

Chelsea expect Joe Cole to sign for rivals Arsenal after the World Cup if he passes a stringent medical on his return to England.

Chelsea have confirmed that the versatile Juliano Belletti will be leaving the club at the end of the month.

Chelsea are said to be lining up a £25m swoop on Bayern Munich for Bastian Schweinsteiger as they look to revamp their midfield.

Chelsea have withdrawn their contract offer to Joe Cole and he, along with Michael Ballack, are free to leave the club.

Chelsea have emerged as surprise candidates to sign Hearts winger Andrew Driver and could be ready to offer £5million for him.

Spurs boss Harry Redknapp has confirmed he would like to sign Joe Cole and will speak to the Chelsea midfielder after the World Cup.

Didier Drogba may well be able to take his place at the World Cup after having "successful" surgery on a fractured arm.

Reports in Spain suggest Chelsea could look to make a move for Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos this summer.

Ray Wilkins says Chelsea are hopeful they can still persuade Joe Cole to sign a new deal, despite claims a switch to Arsenal is agreed.

Chelsea are being tipped to pip Manchester City for the signature of Liverpool striker Fernando Torres.

Chelsea are insisting they will do everything in their power to keep Joe Cole at Stamford Bridge as he nears the end of his contract.

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has benefited from Rio Ferdinand's misfortune by being named as England's new World Cup vice-captain.

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba could still play in the World Cup for the Ivory Coast despite breaking his arm against Japan.

Michael Essien has committed his future to Chelsea after penning a new two-year deal at Stamford Bridge.

Bolton chief Owen Coyle is expected to step up his bid to land Chelsea striker Franco Di Santo over the weekend, according to reports.

Reports in Spain claim Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has held talks with Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic about a move.

Chelsea's Slovakian World Cup winger Miroslav Stoch looks likely to end his association with the club and join Galatasaray for £2.5m.

Arsenal and Spurs are leading the race to sign Chelsea's England midfielder Joe Cole who will be a free agent in a month.