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Chelsea Transfer News

Wilfried Bony. Photo: PA

Agent hints at London move for Chelsea, Spurs and West Ham target

Transfer news: In-demand Vitesse Arnhem striker Wilfried Bony is set to hold talks with an unnamed London club over a possible summer transfer, according to his agent.

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Kyriakos Papadopoulos, Greece. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Archive

Scout claims Liverpool set to pip Chelsea, Man City & Man Utd to defender deal

Transfer news: Scout and former sporting director of French club Monaco Tor-Kristian Karlsen has claimed that Liverpool are set to pip Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United to the signing of Schalke defender Kyriakos Papadopoulos.

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Manchester United's Wayne Rooney. Photo: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

Chelsea target Rooney still eyeing Man United exit

Transfer news: Chelsea-linked Wayne Rooney is sticking to his guns over his wish to leave Manchester United despite David Moyes’ appointment as successor to Sir Alex Ferguson.

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Xabi Alonso in action for Real Madrid. Photo: Andrew Matthews/EMPICS

Ex-Liverpool ace rules out Chelsea transfer but Real Madrid boos pave the way for Mourinho move

Transfer news: Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso has poured cold water on suggestions he could leave the club for Chelsea this summer.

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Bayer Leverkusen's Andre Schurrle. Photo: Mike Egerton/EMPICS

Leverkusen boss says Schurrle transfer to Chelsea edging closer

Transfer news: Andre Schurrle’s projected move to Chelsea has moved a step closer to becoming reality after Bayer Leverkusen’s general manager Wolfgang Holzhauser revealed his suspicion that the player has already signed a deal with the Premier League club.

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Brazil's Neymar. Photo: Anna Gowthorpe/PA

Chelsea, Barcelona and Real Madrid target will move to Europe, says father

Transfer news: Chelsea and a host of other Champions League clubs have been alerted to the news that Brazilian superstar Neymar now has his sights set on a move to Europe after the 2014 World Cup in his homeland.

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Bayer Leverkusen's Andre Schurrle. Photo: Mike Egerton/EMPICS

Schurrle in talks over Chelsea transfer

Transfer news: Bayer Leverkusen’s director of sport Rudi Voller has confirmed he has held talks with Chelsea over the transfer of Germany international Andre Schurrle to the Blues.

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Napoli's Marek Hamsik. Photo: Adam Davy/EMPICS

Chelsea and Man City target will never leave Napoli, warns agent

Transfer news: Chelsea and Manchester City have been warned that they would be wasting their time trying to sign Marek Hamsik as he will never leave Napoli.

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Transfer Window Live

Deadline Day Live: Window closes but late deals to be completed

Welcome to Deadline Day Live, our comprehensive live blog keeping you up to date with breaking transfer news and rumours involving the London clubs.

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Transfer Window Live

Deadline Day Live: Join us for the last 15 minutes of the window

Welcome to Deadline Day Live, our comprehensive live blog keeping you up to date with breaking transfer news and rumours involving the London clubs.

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Transfer Window Live

Deadline Day Live: Join us for the last 30 minutes of the window

Welcome to Deadline Day Live, our comprehensive live blog keeping you up to date with breaking transfer news and rumours involving the London clubs.

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Paris Saint Germain's David Beckham during the press conference at Parc des Princes, Paris. Photo: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire

Beckham will donate PSG salary to charity

Transfer news: David Beckham completed his move to Paris St Germain today and announced he will donate his entire salary - believed to be in the region of £2million - to a local children’s charity.

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Transfer Window Live

Deadline Day Live: Join us for the final 45 minutes of the window

Welcome to Deadline Day Live, our comprehensive live blog keeping you up to date with breaking transfer news and rumours involving the London clubs.

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Transfer Window Live

Deadline Day Live: Join us for the final hour of the window

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Transfer Window Live

Deadline Day Live: Monreal, Diame, Damiao, Odemwingie and more

Welcome to Deadline Day Live, our comprehensive live blog keeping you up to date with breaking transfer news and rumours involving the London clubs.

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Nacho Monreal, Spain. Photo: John Walton/EMPICS Sport

Deadline Day Live: Arsenal & Fulham near deals, QPR, West Ham & Spurs have setbacks

Welcome to Deadline Day Live, our comprehensive live blog keeping you up to date with breaking transfer news and rumours involving the London clubs.

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Barcelona's David Villa. Photo: Mike Egerton/EMPICS

Deadline Day Live: David Villa latest, QPR and Fulham updates and more

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Chris Samba in action for former side Blackburn Rovers. Photo: Nick Potts/PA

Deadline Day Live: QPR ace departs, plus Arsenal, Chelsea & Spurs news

Welcome to Deadline Day Live, our comprehensive live blog keeping you up to date with breaking transfer news and rumours involving the London clubs.

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QPR manager Harry Redknapp. Picture: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire.

Transfer Window Live: Deadline day hots up with QPR, Spurs, Arsenal & more

Welcome to Transfer Window Live, our deadline day live blog keeping you up to date with breaking transfer news and rumours involving the London clubs.

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Birmingham City goalkeeper Jack Butland. Photo: Mike Egerton/EMPICS

Chelsea yet to bid for Fulham, Liverpool, Everton, Southampton and Newcastle target

Transfer news: Birmingham are yet to receive a formal offer from Chelsea for England goalkeeper Jack Butland.

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Didier Drogba. Picture: Owen Humpreys/PA Wire

Shanghai ‘shocked’ by Drogba deal as confusion reigns over Galatasaray move

Transfer news: Shanghai Shenhua are ready to challenge Chelsea legend Didier Drogba’s move to Galatasaray, claiming the Ivory Coast striker remains under contract with them.

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Blackpool's Thomas Ince. Photo: Adam Davy/EMPICS Sport

Reading boss hopeful of signing Spurs, Newcastle and Liverpool target

Transfer news: Reading take on one of the Premier League’s big spenders tonight, but if manager Brian McDermott gets his way the Royals will be splashing the cash themselves this week, with Blackpool’s Thomas Ince their primary target.

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West Ham United's Mohamed Diame. Photo: Daniel Hambury/PA

Allardyce claims money will dictate Arsenal, Spurs and Chelsea target’s future

Transfer news: Sam Allardyce believes in-demand midfielder Mohamed Diame will leave West Ham in the coming days if the money’s right.

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Chelsea's new interim manager Rafael Benitez during the Press Conference at Stamford Bridge, London. Photo credit: Steve Parsons/PA Wire.

Benitez gives Chelsea transfer update as deadline looms

Transfer news: Rafael Benitez admits he does not expect Chelsea to give him any more money to spend before the transfer window closes.

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Barcelona's David Villa. Photo: Mike Egerton/EMPICS

Transfer Window Live: News and updates from Arsenal, QPR, Chelsea & more

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West Ham's Mohamed Diame in action against Manchester United. Photo: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

Allardyce reveals ‘confusion’ over Arsenal, Spurs & Chelsea target’s future

Transfer news: Sam Allardyce admits he is in the dark over West Ham midfielder Mohamed Diame’s future amid intense speculation that the 25-year-old could leave before the transfer deadline on Thursday.

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Didier Drogba. Picture: Owen Humpreys/PA Wire

Ex-Chelsea Champions League hero joins Galatasaray

Transfer news: Didier Drogba is relishing the chance to have another crack at the Champions League after sealing a return to Europe with Galatasaray.

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Transfer Window Live

Transfer Window Live: Breaking updates from Arsenal, QPR, Chelsea & more

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Didier Drogba's last act for Chelsea was to score the winning penalty in the Champions League final. Picture: Adam Davy/EMPICS

Turkish side launch shock bid for ex-Chelsea star linked with Liverpool

Transfer news: Didier Drogba was closing in on a dramatic return to European football tonight after his management company confirmed Galatasaray had made a bid to sign the striker.

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Rafael Benitez. Photo credit: Dave Thompson/PA wire

Benitez drops Chelsea transfer hint

Transfer news: Interim Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez insists he is happy with his squad but admits he would be interested in some late transfer activity before the January window closes.

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Nicolas Anelka. Photo: Steve Drew/EMPICS Sport

QPR and West Ham target set for Serie A move

Transfer news: Nicolas Anelka is set to join Juventus on a short-term deal, according to the club’s director general Giuseppe Marotta.

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Etienne Capoue is a Premier League target. Photo: Neal Simpson/EMPICS Sport

Transfer Window Live: Breaking updates from Arsenal, QPR, Chelsea & more

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Liverpool's Steven Gerrard. Photo: Mike Egerton/EMPICS Sport

Liverpool star: No regrets over snubbing Chelsea

Transfer news: Liverpool’s Steven Gerrard insists he has no regrets about rejecting a move to Chelsea during Jose Mourinho’s time at Stamford Bridge - but admits it was “very close” to happening.

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West Ham United's Mohamed Diame. Photo: Daniel Hambury/PA

Arsenal, Chelsea and QPR target wants West Ham stay

Transfer news: West Ham’s Mohamed Diame has rejected speculation linking him with January a move away from Upton Park, saying he wants to stay at the club.

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Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha. Photo: Adam Davy/EMPICS Sport

Transfer Window Live: Latest on Zaha, Odemwingie, Diame and more

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Athletic Club Bilbao's Fernando Llorente. Photo: Nigel French/EMPICS

Striker linked with Arsenal, Spurs, Chelsea & Man City heading to Italy

Transfer news: Athletic Bilbao striker Fernando Llorente has agreed to join Juventus on a four-year contract at the end of the season.

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Mohamed Diame, West Ham United. Picture: Tony Marshall/EMPICS

Allardyce gives update on Arsenal and Chelsea target Diame’s future

Transfer news: Manager Sam Allardyce insisted West Ham have had no offers for in-demand midfielder Mohamed Diame after yesterday’s 5-1 thrashing by Arsenal.

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Transfer Window Live

Transfer Window Live: Updates from West Ham, Chelsea and Spurs

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Mohamed Diame, West Ham United. Picture: Tony Marshall/EMPICS

Transfer Window Live: Updates from Arsenal, West Ham, Chelsea and Spurs

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Chelsea

Nickname: The Blues.

Ground: Stamford Bridge (capacity 41,837).

Founded: 1905.

Honours: First Division (until 1992) and Premier League: 1955, 2005, 2006, 2010.

Second Division: 1984, 1989.

FA Cup: 1970, 1997, 2000 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012.

League Cup: 1965, 1998, 2005, 2007.
Uefa Champions League: 2012.

Uefa Cup/Europa League: 2013.

Uefa Super Cup: 1998.

Cup Winners Cup: 1971, 1998.

Leading goalscorer: Frank Lampard, 203.

Leading appearances: Ron Harris, 655.

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