Chelsea battle to keep wantaway Wise

Chelsea have made it clear they will do everything in their power to persuade captain Dennis Wise not to quit the club after he told them he was considering leaving Stamford Bridge.

Wise, 34, who has been at the club for the past 10 years and is an icon among supporters, handed the shock news to the Blues in the build-up to the holders' FA Cup third round tie against Peterborough.