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Chelsea face the prospect of missing out on Gary Cahill as Liverpool prepare to step in with an offer to hijack the deal.

Andre Villas-Boas is confident that Gary Cahill will be a big hit at Stamford Bridge if and when he completes his move from Bolton.

Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas has refused to rule out further January sales amid reports linking a host of his stars with moves away.

Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas has revealed that the parties are "miles apart" in their negotiations to sign Gary Cahill.

Ramires returns from suspension for Chelsea's Barclays Premier League game against Aston Villa on New Year's Eve.

Chelsea have agreed a fee with Bolton for Gary Cahill, with the £7m deal set to begin a January transfer spree at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Porto striker Hulk for a world-record £84million.

Chelsea captain John Terry expects to end his career as a one-club man - but hinted he may go elsewhere to fulfil his managerial ambitions.

Chelsea's Spanish midfielder Oriol Romeu could return to his homeland in 2013, according to his agent.

Chelsea are closing in on a £7m move for Bolton's Gary Cahill after reportedly being given permission to open talks with the defender.

Porto striker Hulk has told his former boss Andre Villas-Boas that he is keen to work with him again at Chelsea.

Chelsea will make a decision on Josh McEachran's next move in the coming days with a loan to another Premier League club a possibility.

Chinese side Guangzhou Evergrande are plotting an ambitious bid for Didier Drogba which would make him the world's highest-paid player.

Chelsea winger Juan Mata is backing Fernando Torres to eventually come good despite watching the £50m man fail again against Fulham.

Andre-Villas-Boas has admitted that Chelsea's title hopes are 'over at the moment' following the 1-1 Boxing Day draw against Fulham.

Andre Villas-Boas has revealed Chelsea will not be 'aggressive' in the January transfer window but admits a defender is a priority.

Chelsea have been linked with a £22million move for out-of-favour Real Madrid star Kaka in the January transfer window.

Gael Kakuta is set to leave Chelsea to join Dijon on loan in January, according to the French outfit's coach Patrice Carteron.

Chelsea have confirmed they had rejected a proposal for their players to wear T-shirts in support of captain John Terry.

Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge is confident that he 'can improve a lot more than where I am now' after a great start to the season.

Chelsea have moved a step closer to signing Bolton defender Gary Cahill after the North-West club confirmed that talks have began.

David Luiz looks set to make a welcome return from a knee injury in time for Chelsea's west London derby with Fulham on Boxing Day.

Petr Cech is taking full responsibility for his second mistake in six days that cost Chelsea all three points against Tottenham.

Juventus outcast Milos Krasic is on Chelsea's radar for a January transfer swoop according to the winger's agent Dejan Joksimovic.

Chelsea and Spain striker Fernando Torres believes he deserves more respect in spite of his poor start to life at Stamford Bridge.

Andre Villas-Boas will start John Terry in the clash with Tottenham, claiming his captain can handle being charged with racial abuse.

Andre Villas-Boas says he isn't lining up moves for Tottenham's Luka Modric or Everton's Jack Rodwell in the January transfer window.

England skipper John Terry has vowed to clear his name after being charged with racially abusing QPR player Anton Ferdinand.

The CPS say John Terry will face criminal charges in February for an alleged racial slur against Anton Ferdinand.

Chelsea have confirmed their home game with Fulham on Boxing Day will go ahead as planned, despite the possible Tube drivers' strike.

Andre Villas-Boas has admitted Chelsea's interest in Gary Cahill but insisted they had yet to make a bid for the Bolton defender.

Prosecutors are expected to announce today whether John Terry will be charged over his alleged racial slur against Anton Ferdinand.

Chelsea have been told to forget any plans about making a renewed bid to sign Porto defender Alvaro Pereira next month.

Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell is reportedly a £20m target for Chelsea in January as boss Andre Villas-Boas looks to the future.

John Terry suffered an ankle injury as David Luiz and Ramires both sat out Chelsea's open training session at Stamford Bridge.

Arsenal and Chelsea have been put on alert after Paris St Germain's Javier Pastore admitted he wants to sign for a bigger club.

Andre Villas-Boas has confirmed David Luiz, Ramires and John Terry will be fit to face Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday.

Petr Cech has admitted he should have stopped Wigan's equaliser in Chelsea's costly 1-1 draw at the DW Stadium.

Andre Villas-Boas is adamant that Chelsea's confidence 'won't be affected' after Wigan's late goal denied them a vital win on Saturday.

Chelsea have again been linked with a move for Brazilian wonderkid Neymar.

Andre Villas-Boas will reportedly tempt Newcastle with a player-plus-cash offer to take Cheick Tiote to Chelsea in the January window.

Andre Villas-Boas says he won't be looking to sign a striker in January due to Chelsea's ability to get goals from a number of players.

Chelsea can call upon defender David Luiz for the trip to Wigan, while Henrique Hilario is a doubt due to illness.

Chelsea will face Napoli in the last 16 of the Champions League, the first leg will take place in Italy in February.

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has requested a contract extension, but Blues boss Andre Villas-Boas is yet to make up his mind.

Andre Villas-Boas remains hopeful he can convince Didier Drogba to extend his stay at Chelsea beyond the current campaign.

Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas has rubbished rumours record signing Fernando Torres will be sold in the January transfer window.

Chelsea have rejected reports striker Fernando Torres could be sold in the January transfer window.

Chelsea have denied that Ashley Cole taunted Manchester City's players immediately after Monday night's 2-1 victory at Stamford Bridge.

Raul Meireles believes Chelsea team-mate Didier Drogba is vital to the Blues chances of winning the Premier League this season.

Reports claim Chelsea are ready cut their losses and sell Fernando Torres for just £20million in the January transfer window.

Chelsea will make a move for out-of-favour Barcelona striker David Villa in January, but will face competition from Liverpool.

Andre Villas-Boas has talked up Chelsea's chances of winning the Premier League after Monday's victory over Manchester City.

Frank Lampard admits he is frustrated with his recent lack of game time but has no plans to leave Chelsea as a result.

Frank Lampard will hope for a recall while David Luiz is suspended for Chelsea's clash with leaders Man City on Monday.

Nicolas Anelka will leave Chelsea for Shanghai Shenhua next month on a two-year contract, according to the Chinese Super League club.

Chelsea ace Juan Mata has insisted Man City will hold no fears for him - because not even Barcelona frighten the former Valencia star.

Andre Villas-Boas has confirmed that he wants to keep Petr Cech at Chelsea and they have opened talks about a contract extension.

Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua claim they have agreed a deal to sign Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka in January.

Former Manchester United star Gary Neville has angered Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas again with his constant criticism of his team.

Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas has informed his side to include him and other staff members in their goal celebrations.

Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas insists criticism levelled at his side does not bother him in the slightest as he has faith in his side.

Dijon midfielder Benjamin Corgnet has been linked with a switch to Chelsea but the Frenchman insists there has been no contact.

Chelsea talisman Didier Drogba insists there is no reason why the Blues cannot secure Champions League glory this season.

Midfielder Oriel Romeu is aiming to become a first-team regular after playing a key role in Chelsea's recent revival.

Juan Mata has urged Chelsea to end any uncertainty over Didier Drogba's future by agreeing a new contract with the striker.

Didier Drogba claimed he still had at least two years left to give at the highest level after scoring twice against Valencia.

Chelsea are reportedly considering offering Bolton £7million plus Josh McEachran on loan in exchange for defender Gary Cahill.

Chelsea forward Nicolas Anelka has reportedly agreed a deal to join Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua in January.

Andre Villas-Boas believes Tuesday's crucial win over Valencia was a "slap in the face" to those who have recently criticised Chelsea.

Andre Villas-Boas played down the significance of Frank Lampard's axing for Chelsea's do-or-die Champions League victory over Valencia.

Daniel Sturridge believes Chelsea are going into tonight's make-or-break Champions League clash with Valencia in a confident mood.

Andre Villas-Boas is calling on the fans to raise the roof tonight as Chelsea look to keep alive their Champions League's involvement.

Jose Bosingwa was the only injury absentee as Chelsea trained ahead of their all-or-nothing Champions League clash against Valencia.

Didier Drogba has backed boss Andre Villas-Boas to lead Chelsea out of their present crisis and on to further glory.

Partizan Belgrade teenage star Lazar Markovic has revealed it is "his dream" to complete a big-money move to Chelsea.

Chelsea are reportedly planning to offer Tottenham the services of Frank Lampard in a new attempt to prize Luka Modric away.

Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka is ready to go to a new club after accepting that he is no longer part of Andre Villas-Boas' plans.

Chelsea boss Andre-Villas Boas has warned Barclays Premier League leaders Manchester City his side are gunning for them.

Chelsea pair Nicolas Anelka and Alex have handed in transfer requests and could be sold in January.

Andre Villas-Boas is reportedly set to offload several big-name Chelsea stars at the end of the current Premier League campaign.

Boss Andre Villas-Boas has insisted Chelsea do not need to play Daniel Sturridge at centre-forward to help them arrest their alarming slump.

Chelsea will be without Josh McEachran for Saturday's clash at Newcastle - one of two "decisive" games, according to David Luiz.

Andre Villas-Boas says Roman Abramovich has promised not to sack him even if Chelsea don't win a trophy this season.

Police have passed a file on Chelsea captain John Terry's alleged racial slur towards Anton Ferdinand to prosecutors.

Salomon Kalou is adamant he is in no rush to leave Chelsea despite speculation linking him with a move to either France or Greece.

Former Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has leaped to the defence of his under-fire successor Andre Villas-Boas as the pressure mounts up.