Chelsea: July 2008 - news archive

Nicolas Anelka says he will play as an out-and-out striker next season and has vowed to be a success at Chelsea.

AC Milan have been told by Chelsea that Andriy Shevchenko is not for sale and they have now called off their chase.

Man City have completed their expected signing of Chelsea defender Tal Ben-Haim on a four-year deal subject to a work permit.

Real Madrid have told Chelsea to forget about signing Robinho as the Brazilian star is not for sale this summer.

Carlo Cudicini has told Chelsea that he has no plans to leave Stamford Bridge in search of regular first-team football this summer.

The agent of French winger Florent Malouda claims Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari has told him he is in his future plans at the club.

New coach Luiz Felipe Scolari is being tipped to lead Chelsea to success next season by striker Salomon Kalou.

Inter Milan have refused to rule out the possibility of signing Frank Lampard before the transfer window closes.

Manchester City look set to complete the £5m signing of Chelsea defender Tal Ben-Haim this week.

Chelsea frontman Didier Drogba has revealed that an announcement over his future will be made over the next seven days.

Luiz Felipe Scolari claims Shaun Wright-Phillips is fully committed to Chelsea despite reports linking him with a move to Portsmouth.

Kaka's agent says the Brazilian is very happy at AC Milan and will not leave if the Italians want to keep hold of him.

Inter Milan have given up hope of landing Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard this summer as they close on Sulley Muntari.

The agent of Claudio Pizarro has blasted reports linking the Chelsea striker with a move to River Plate in Argentina.

New Barcelona boss Josep Guardiola has refused to rule out the possibility he will make a bid for Chelsea's Didier Drogba

England manager Fabio Capello has stated he wants Frank Lampard to stay at Chelsea next season rather than move to Italy.

Chief executive Peter Kenyon has confirmed Chelsea are holding more talks with Real Madrid to sign Brazil winger Robinho.

Luiz Felipe Scolari expects speculation about the future of Frank Lampard to continue until the summer transfer window shuts.

Aston Villa are ready to rival Portsmouth in the race to sign Chelsea midfielder Shaun Wright-Phillips, according to reports.

Michael Essien has pleaded with team-mate Didier Drogba to follow his lead and commit his future to Chelsea.

Claudio Pizarro's agent Carlos Delgado has insisted he has not received an offer for the Chelsea striker from Real Betis.

Chelsea have blasted claims by Samuel Eto'o that they have made a move for the Barcelona striker.

Chelsea are locked in talks with Real Madrid in the hope they will be able to wrap up a deal for Brazilian ace Robinho.

Michael Essien has ended all the speculation about his future by penning a new five-year deal with Chelsea.

Luiz Felipe Scolari says Didier Drogba is not going to China with Chelsea because he is injured and insists he is not for sale.

Defender Khalid Boulharouz has joined the growing list of departures at Chelsea after agreeing a £4m move to Stuttgart.

Midfielder Claude Makelele has agreed a free transfer switch to Paris St Germain as Luiz Felipe Scolari continues his Chelsea clear-out

Goalkeeper Petr Cech has ended talk of a Chelsea exit by signing a new five-year contract at Stamford Bridge.

Brazilian star Robinho has told Real Madrid he is desperate to complete a £25m-plus move to Chelsea, according to his agent.

Italian giants Milan claim to have rejected a "conspicuous offer" from Chelsea for Brazil ace Kaka who they insist is not for sale.

AC Milan have issued a statement insisting Kaka is not for sale following reports he is about to sign for Chelsea.

New Chelsea signing Deco believes the club need to keep hold of Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba if they want Champions League success.

Kaka is on the verge of a sensational world-record £80million switch to Chelsea, according to his advisor Diogo Kotscho.

Didier Drogba has demanded talks with manager Luiz Filipe Scolari after Chelsea rejected a swap deal with Barcelona for Samuel Eto'o.

Frank Lampard has been told by Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti to make a decision or the Serie A giants will look elsewhere.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp wants to sign Chelsea winger Shaun Wright-Phillips as he eyes more new players.

Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho has revealed he will not give up on Frank Lampard and still wants to sign the Chelsea star.

Agent Thierno Seydi claims Didier Drogba will make a decision on his Chelsea future in the next ten days.

Reports in Italy claim Inter Milan are ready to offer Adriano to Chelsea as part of a deal to sign Frank Lampard.

Wayne Bridge has ended the speculation over his future by penning a new four-year deal with Chelsea.

Real Madrid star Robinho has opened the door for a move to Chelsea and says it would be a 'dream' to sign for the Blues.

Chelsea flop Andriy Shevchenko has been told that he will get one last chance to impress new boss Luiz Felipe Scolari.

Marseille fans have launched an ambitious attempt to take Didier Drogba back to the club he left to join Chelsea four years ago.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp is ready to end his interest in Reading's Nicky Shorey if he can land Chelsea left-back Wayne Bridge.

Striker Claudio Pizarro could be set to end his Chelsea nightmare with a move to French side Paris St Germain.

Blues boss Luiz-Felipe Scolari has told owner Roman Abramovich that he will not tolerate interference in matters on the pitch.

Sampdoria have joined Italian rivals AC Milan in the battle to sign Chelsea's unsettled striker Andriy Shevchenko.

Chelsea defender Tal Ben Haim is a £5 million target for Manchester City boss Mark Hughes, according to reports.

Inter Milan are set to offer ?15m and Brazilian striker Ardiano in a bid to lure Frank Lampard to the Serie A champions.

Russia ace Andrei Arshavin's agent has issued a come-and-get-me plea to Arsenal in a move sure to infuriate Chelsea.

Andriy Shevchenko could have played his last game for Chelsea with the striker said to be heading back to former club AC Milan.

Jose Mourinho has turned up the heat in his bid to tempt "model professional" Frank Lampard to Inter Milan.

Chelsea and Arsenal target Andrei Arshavin admits his form at Euro 2008 might price him out of a move away from Zenit St Petersburg.