Chelsea: September 2008 - news archive

Chelsea are reported to be lining up a swoop for Bayern Munich's Bastian Schweinsteiger, who is due to fall out of contract.

Luiz Felipe Scolari says he knows all about Romanian minnows CFR Cluj and insists Chelsea will not come unstuck on Wednesday night.

Luiz Felipe Scolari has told his Chelsea players anyone is free to leave in January if they are not happy at Stamford Bridge.

Didier Drogba has said a conversation with new manager Luiz Felipe Scolari convinced him to stay with Chelsea.

Chelsea scored either side of half-time to underline their title credentials with a deserved victory over a battling Stoke side.

Joe Cole has been ruled out of Chelsea's trip to Stoke, while Deco and Carvalho are three weeks away from a return.

Salamon Kalou has blasted rumours linking him with a move away and says he wants to become one of Chelsea's best players.

Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari says the Blues are starting to see the best of Salomon Kalou after he returned to full fitness.

Didier Drogba has pledged to see out the remaining two years on his Chelsea contract despite being linked with AC Milan.

Atletico Madrid are confident star striker Sergio Aguero will not leave them despite links with Man Utd, Man City and Chelsea.

Michael Ballack is aiming to put last season's double trophy blow with Chelsea and Germany behind him and clinch silverware this term.

Luiz Felipe Scolari has confirmed that he will field as strong a Chelsea side as possible in Wednesday's Carling Cup tie at Portsmouth.

Nicolas Anelka insists his partnership with Didier Drogba can work and hopes Luiz Felipe Scolari will give them the chance to team up.

Chelsea have been told that Ricardo Carvalho is facing a month on the sidelines, while Deco will be missing for at least two weeks.

Nicolas Anelka has slammed suggestions that he is going to return to Paris St Germain when the transfer window opens again in January.

Chelsea are sweating on the fitness of Deco and Ricardo Carvalho as the injury problems start to stack up at Stamford Bridge.

Luiz Felipe Scolari says Mineiro will have to wait before making his Chelsea debut as he is lacking match sharpness.

Chelsea needed a late Salomon Kalou header to maintain their magnificent home record as they fought back for a 1-1 draw with Man Utd.

Chelsea have been making discrete enquiries about landing Aston Villa's Gareth Barry in the January transfer window.

Chelsea hope to complete the free-transfer signing of Brazil midfielder Mineiro imminently to cover the loss of Michael Essien.

Luiz Felipe Scolari has stirred the pot ahead of Sunday's showdown with Manchester United by declaring he would like to sign Ronaldo.

Michael Essien will be missing from the Chelsea side when they take on Man Utd as Deco eyes a nine-point lead over the champions.

Chelsea's new assistant boss Ray Wilkins says the opportunity to work with Luiz Felipe Scolari was too good to turn down.

Midfielder Michael Essien will be out of action for the next five months after undergoing surgery to repair knee ligament damage.

Blues legend Ray Wilkins has been appointed as Steve Clarke's replacement to become Luiz Felipe Scolari's new assistant at Chelsea.

Blues legend Ray Wilkins is reportedly poised to join Luiz Felipe Scolari's coaching staff as a replacement for Steve Clarke.

Barcelona are lining up a shock £8 million swoop for unsettled Chelsea striker Salomon Kalou, according to reports in midweek.

Chelsea forward Saloman Kalou has said he is prepared to leave the club if he can't earn a place in the starting eleven.

Manchester Utd manager Sir Alex Ferguson has expressed his fury at the decision to overturned John Terry's red card from the weekend.

Chelsea manager Luis Felipe Scolari has said he was unhappy with his side despite their 4-0 thrashing of Bordeaux last night.

The FA disciplinary panel have upheld Chelsea's claim of wrongful dismissal for John Terry, who will now face Manchester United.

Chelsea captain John Terry will be allowed to face Man Utd this weekend after a successful appeal against his red card at Eastlands.

Chelsea target Bastian Schweinsteiger is interested in a move to England but Bayern Munich are eager to keep hold of the player.

Chelsea have agreed a £1million deal with West Ham to allow assistant boss Steve Clarke to link up with Gianfranco Zola.

Fit-again Chelsea striker Didier Drogba does not expect to start in the Champions League opener against Bordeaux tomorrow.

Chelsea are expected to appeal against captain John Terry's controversial red card in the 3-1 win against Manchester City at Eastlands.

Chelsea are the latest club to join the race to sign Aston Villa's Gareth Barry, according to reports.

Chelsea are preparing a £2million bid for Wolves youngster Zele Ismail who is only 15 years of age.

Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack will be fit to face Bordeaux in the Champions League on Tuesday after shaking off a foot injury.

A late John Terry red card marred a superb performance from Chelsea as they came from behind to beat Manchester City 3-1 at Eastlands.

Luiz Felipe Scolari has revealed that he turned down the chance to become Manchester City boss before taking over at Chelsea.

Steve Clarke has quit as Chelsea's assistant first-team coach - clearing the way for him to join Gianfranco Zola at West Ham.

Chelsea will fight an FA charge arising from groundsman Sam Bethell's altercation with Manchester United defender Patrice Evra in April

Chelsea keeper Petr Cech believes his side will make Robinho regret joining Manchester City when the two sides meet this weekend.

Chelsea frontman Nicolas Anelka has denied reports linking him with a return to Paris St Germain.

John Terry has risked the wrath of England fans by claiming some Champions League games are bigger than tonight's clash in Croatia.

Luiz Felipe Scolari hopes Didier Drogba could finally make his return to action and may even start at Manchester City on Saturday.

Kaka has played down reports linking him with Chelsea and says he will only leave AC Milan if they decide to sell him.

Chelsea have been rocked by the news Michael Essien could be out for six months with a serious knee injury.

Deco has hit out at Robinho's move to Manchester City and says the player has just gone there for the money.

Chelsea are keeping tabs on highly-rated Manchester City striker Daniel Sturridge, who is out of contract at the end of the season.

Robinho has held Chelsea partly responsible for failing to sign him in the transfer window and he aims to make them pay with Man City.

Chelsea utility man Michael Essien is an early doubt against Manchester United on September 21 after injuring his ankle.