David Luiz has declared he would happily play as a makeshift midfielder at Chelsea.

Gianfranco Zola believes his experiences at Watford will aid him in his quest to land the Chelsea job at some point in the future.

Chelsea began turning their attention to plugging a hole in their midfield ranks today after Oriol Romeu was all but ruled out for the rest of the season.

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Fenerbahce today announced they were in talks to sign Chelsea midfielder Raul Meireles.

Robin van Persie tops the Premier League transfers so far this summer. Here are this summer's confirmed deals so far:

Chelsea new boys Eden Hazard and Marko Marin were both on target as the Blues began their pre-season tour of the United States with a 4-2 victory over the Seattle Sounders on Wednesday night.

Swansea defender Alan Tate is expected to be out for a fortnight with a calf injury and will miss tomorrow’s trip to Bolton.

Olympic football chief Stuart Pearce will be given full authority to select any player he wants for the Great Britain team no matter how inconvenient any Barclays Premier League club finds it.

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Stoke 2 Swansea 0

West Brom head coach Roy Hodgson recalled full-back Steven Reid and winger Jerome Thomas for the home Barclays Premier League clash with Swansea.

Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers is set to restore his first-team regulars for his side's Barclays Premier League meeting with Chelsea.

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Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers has Alan Tate back in his squad for the FA Cup trip to Bolton as the defender steps up his return from the broken leg he suffered in a golf buggy accident in August.

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Loan signing Josh McEachran is set to go straight into the Swansea squad for tomorrow’s BPremier League trip to Sunderland.

Chelsea have received an offer from a rival Barclays Premier League club for defender Alex, manager Andre Villas-Boas confirmed today.

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish believes his team will have a “highly motivated” Robbie Keane at their disposal if the striker’s proposed loan move from the Los Angeles Galaxy is completed.

Bolton manager Owen Coyle has confirmed the club have agreed a fee with Chelsea for Wanderers defender Gary Cahill.

Chelsea will be without the suspended David Luiz for Monday’s night’s Premier League clash against Manchester City.

Chelsea may be without Jose Bosingwa for tomorrow night’s make-or-break Champions League clash with Valencia.

Chelsea may be without Jose Bosingwa for tomorrow night’s make-or-break Champions League clash with Valencia.

Chelsea will be without Josh McEachran for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League game at Newcastle.

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Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas is likely to make a number of changes to his team for tomorrow's Carling Cup quarter-final against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.

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Chelsea 0 Fulham 0 (after extra-time) (Chelsea win 4-3 on penalties)

ANDRE VILLAS-BOAS yesterday revealed he had complained to referees’ chief Mike Riley about the performance of the officials in Chelsea’s Premier League defeat at Manchester United.

Andre Villas-Boas today revealed he had complained to referees’ chief Mike Riley about the performance of the officials in Chelsea’s Barclays Premier League defeat at Manchester United.

Didier Drogba returns but Chelsea will otherwise flood their team with youngsters for tomorrow’s Carling Cup third-round tie against Fulham.

Chelsea’s new signing Romelu Lukaku has been omitted from their 22-man Champions League squad.

John Terry hopes Chelsea’s capture of Raul Meireles will make up for the club’s failure to sign number one transfer target Luka Modric.

Chelsea 2 Aston Villa 0

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England under-21 internationals Josh McEachran and Ryan Bertrand have signed new long-term contracts with Chelsea.

Goalkeeper Petr Cech has admitted Chelsea suffered a hangover from surrendering the Barclays Premier League title in their disjointed draw with Newcastle.

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Carlo Ancelotti has taken an axe to his Chelsea team for what could be his final home game in charge today as they face Newcastle.

CHELSEA got a boost from their young guard yesterday as they edged the FA Youth Cup semi-final first leg clash with Manchester United 3-2 at Stamford Bridge.

FOR a few years now press, pundits and opposition fans have been banging on about how we have an ageing squad and that was going to be our downfall.

CARLO ANCELOTTI insists his Chelsea players are not past their sell by date and are as hungry as ever to win silverware.