Chelsea rumours

Alan Pardew admitted Chelsea's pursuit of Demba Ba was all but complete, before Newcastle United's 2-1 loss to Everton at St James Park. Chelsea triggered Ba's £7.5million release clause today, and were confident of wrapping up a deal with…

Chelsea have been in contact with Taison Freda for some weeks, and are expected to confirm his signature this month. The Metalist Kharkiv forward had been invited to watch Chelsea's 0-0 stalemate with Fulham in November, and had a meeting…

Demba Ba held talks with Chelsea on Sunday night, but failed to agree on two fronts. The two parties failed to agree over agent fees, with Chelsea refusing to pay over £2.5million, and a small disagreement over Demba Ba's starting wage for…

Chelsea are looking into the possibility of signing Fabio Coentrao from Real Madrid, as the player is considering his options. Coentrao has been playing second-fiddle to Marcelo for much of the season, having started only 6 Primera Liga…

Paris Saint-Germain boss Leonardo has denied reports suggesting they have tried to make contact with Chelsea about Ashley Cole leaving the club. Ashley's contract is set to expire at the end of the season, and is allowed to talk to foreign…

Bayer Leverkusen will again turn down any offers for Andre Schurrle in January, according to the Sunday People. Leverkusen are determined to keep the German striker until the end of the season, to help with the club's fight for Champions…

Frank Lampard put in a man of the match performance yesterday in Chelsea's 2-1 win over Everton at Goodison Park yesterday, but admits he still has no offer on the table. The England central midfielder's current deal is set to expire at…

Chelsea are set for talks with Newcastle United's Demba Ba this evening over a potential move next month, as confirmed by Sky Sports during today's game. Demba Ba has a £7.5million release clause in his contract, with his advisers expected…

Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid are set to open talks with Ashley Cole's representatives in the next week, over a possible free-transfer when his contract expires next summer. Cole is free to talk to foreign clubs from Tuesday, and PSG…

Chelsea have emerged as favourites to sign Newcastle United's Demba Ba, who is available for a bargain fee of £7.5million. Chelsea are widely expected to sign two strikers in January, with Daniel Sturridge leaving the Blues to join…