Chelsea willing to spend £60m on van Nistelrooy

CHELSEA have revealed that they would be prepared to spend £60million on Ruud van Nistelrooy if the Dutchman became available – and up to £100m on a single player if the need arose.

However, the Blues have still made it abundantly clear that despite Roman Abramovich's incredible financial resources, they will not be ripped off when the transfer window opens next month.

Chelsea's acting chief executive Paul Smith revealed that a central defender and a midfielder are the club's main priorities in the new year sales.