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Benfica midfielder Ramires says it is his "dream" to join Chelsea and claims the Blues have already made a bid for him.

Chelsea chief executive Ron Gourlay says Carlo Ancelotti will have money to spend should he want to sign anymore players.

Chelsea's chief executive Ron Gourlay has quashed any rumours that Didier Drogba will be leaving Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea have reportedly been told they must shell out at least £33million if they want to sign defender David Luiz from Benfica.

Chelsea assistant boss Ray Wilkins has paid tribute to the Chelsea squad for returning to pre-season training in fine shape.

Chelsea are closing in on a deal for Benfica's Brazilian midfielder Ramires, who could cost as much as £16.8million.

Michael Mancienne has dropped a big hint he wants to join Wolves permanently following his two-year loan stint at Molineux.

Chelsea target Neymar has refused to commit his future to Santos and has cleared the way for a move to the Blues.

Real Madrid midfielder Rafael van der Vaart says he would be interested in a move to Chelsea if they made an offer.

Wolves' hopes of signing Michael Mancienne on a permanent basis from Chelsea have been boosted by reports he has asked for a transfer.

Carlo Ancelotti has insisted Chelsea have no intention of cashing in on Ashley Cole despite speculation linking him with Real Madrid.

Didier Drogba is set to miss the start of Chelsea's Premier League campaign after undergoing surgery on a troublesome groin problem.

Ricardo Carvalho has revealed he wants to quit Chelsea to link up again with former Blues boss Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid.

Manchester City have joined the race for Brazilian World Cup star Ramires and hope to pip Chelsea to his signature.

Chelsea will be without defender Alex for the first month of the new Premier League season after he suffered a thigh injury.

Chelsea are believed to be closing in on Brazilian World Cup star Ramires with reports suggesting they have offered Benfica £20m.

Manchester United and Chelsea are to go head to head to sign German World Cup star Mesut Ozil in a cut price deal from Werder Bremen.

Chelsea have insisted Ashley Cole is not for sale as rumours over a move to Real Madrid rumble on.

Chelsea insist Didier Drogba is not for sale while Manchester City say they have not made an approach for the striker.

Chelsea have failed with a £16.7million bid for Brazilian wonder kid Neymar after Santos refused to sell.

Inter Milan's controversial striker Mario Balotelli's agent claims that Chelsea are interested in the player.

Chelsea will turn their attentions to Liverpool's Fernando Torres if Didier Drogba is sold to Manchester City for £20m.

Chelsea are reportedly planning to shell out £25 million for highly rated Santos starlet Neymar.

Former Chelsea star Joe Cole has chosen Liverpool as his next club and his free transfer will be finalised once he passes a medical.

Fabio Cannavaro believes John Terry's England career could be over after the Chelsea defender's World Cup comments about Fabio Capello.

Chelsea are considering a £25million bid for Santos' teenage Brazilian striker Neymar.

Olympique Marseille are being linked with an audacious attempt to try and re-sign Chelsea striker Didier Drogba.

Newcastle United have been linked with a move to re-sign Chelsea's teenage left-back Patrick Van Aanholt.

Chelsea are confident of resisting any approach from Real Madrid for England international left-back Ashley Cole.

Benfica's Brazilian holding-midfielder Ramires has admitted he is happy to be linked with the likes of Chelsea.

Chelsea have pulled out of the race to sign Mesut Ozil with the German star set to sign for Bayern Munich.

Ashley Cole is on the verge of a £30million move to Real Madrid according to Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas.

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has praised Inter striker Mario Balotelli, fuelling rumours of a possible move to Stamford Bridge.

Carlo Ancelotti has poured cold water on rumours linking Chelsea to Fernando Torres by claiming he doesn't need another striker.

Carlo Ancelotti says he would like to sign Real Madrid midfielder Kaka but admits it would take something special to bring him in.

Chelsea's hopes of signing Milan's Alexandre Pato have suffered a blow after the striker committed his future to the Italian club

Tottenham, Chelsea and Arsenal are all locked in a battle to sign Gai Assulin following his release from Barcelona.

Chelsea are braced for a £20million bid from Manchester City for Didier Drogba but boss Carlo Ancelotti has his eye on Fernando Torres.

Chelsea have signed young defender Tomas Kalas from Sigma Olomouc and immediately loaned him back to the Czech Republic side.

Chelsea are again in the hunt for Fernando Torres who will hold talks with Liverpool before deciding on his future.

Chelsea have been told by Bayern Munich to forget about making a move for Bastian Schweinsteiger.

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is leading the chase to sign German World Cup star Sami Khedira, according to reports.

Jermain Defoe feels the signing of Chelsea star Joe Cole this summer 'would be good for everyone' at Tottenham.

Chelsea are reportedly set to bolster their midfield with a £15million swoop for Porto's Portuguese midfielder Raul Meireles.

Sergio Ramos believes Ashley Cole will quit Chelsea along with his England team-mate Steven Gerrard to join him at Real Madrid.

Chelsea defender Ashley Cole could be on his way out of Stamford Bridge, with Real Madrid leading the way to sign him.

Chelsea have completed the signing of Israeli midfielder Yossi Benayoun on a three-year deal.

Chelsea are being linked with a move for Mesut Ozil and the Germany World Cup ace has hinted at a move to England.

Chelsea are set to step up their interest in Bastian Schweinsteiger after Real Madrid failed with a £40m bid for the German star.