'Blues want me': Dede

Chelsea’s search for a new left-back has now centred on Borussia Dortmund’s Dede after the player claimed he had been approached by the club over a possible switch to the Barclays Premiership champions this summer.

Chelsea refused to comment on Dede’s admission today but any deal is likely to be scuppered by attempts to obtain a work permit for the 27-year-old Brazilian.