Edinson Cavani has agreed a deal with Chelsea, after Napoli accepted a €58 million (£49 million, $76 million) fee. Radio Marte, Napoli's official radio station, confirmed the deal, citing a "very reliable source", with Cavani set to sign with Chelsea on a deal worth €8.5 million per season (£7.2 million, $11 million).
Read full storyFormer Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez made a veiled attack on new Blues boss Jose Mourinho over the way he handled himself during his three-year reign at Real Madrid. Mourinho has a trouble-filled spell with Real, and was constantly criticized by the Spanish media for the way he acted during his time with the club.
Read full storyChelsea playmaker Juan Mata will demand showdown talks with Jose Mourinho as talk over a possible move away continue to swirl. Mata was the standout player for Chelsea last season, and has won the club's player of the year award in his two years with the club.
Read full storyChelsea are considering making a £10 million ($15.3 million) for St. Etienne defender Kurt Zouma, while Ramires and Kevin De Bruyne have been assured of their futures with the club after receiving encouraging phone calls from Jose Mourinho.
Read full storyManchester United will begin the defense of their English Premier League title with a trip to Swansea City, while Jose Mourinho will taste Premier League action for the first time in six years when his side host newly-promoted Hull City. Arsenal and Arsene Wengerwill entertain Aston Villa when the Premier League kicks off on August 17, while Manuel Pellegrini's reign as Manchester City manager starts with a game against Newcastle United.
Read full storyThe first time Jose Mourinho took over as Chelsea manager, he was armed with unending money to spend on any player he wished for. However, come the start of his second stint as Blues manager, matters have changed a little, with the Financial Fair Play regulations preventing clubs from overspending. Mourinho has already brought in Andre Schurrle from Bayer Leverkusen for around £20 million ($31 million), and has been linked with the likes of Cavani, Hulk and Sneijder
Read full storyJose Mourinho to cast further doubts over the future of Fernando Torres, by saying the striker has only been "so-so" after his move to Chelsea, while insisting Roman Abramovich never interfered with his transfer policies during his first reign at the club.
Read full storyJose Mourinho said a decision on the future of Fernando Torres would only be taken once the Chelsea manager meets the Spanish international striker face to face, while the Portuguese also warned the Blues old guard not to expect any favors from him, even though John Terry is set to be retained Blues captain.
Read full storyNine years after naming himself the "Special One," Jose Mourinho had a different take on the name, saying he was now the "Happy One" after Chelsea unveiled the Portuguese to the press Monday. The Portuguese returned as Chelsea manager last week, signing a four-year deal after leaving Real Madrid following a rather underwhelming three-year spell.
Read full storyFC Nordsjaelland defender Jores Okore has claimed he turned down a move to Chelsea in the January transfer window, while Kevin De Bruyne is set to stay at Stamford Bridge with Jose Mourinho ready to give the Belgian international a chance to shine in the English Premier League.
Read full storyThe Hulk-to-Chelsea transfer saga Part II is in full flow after the Brazilian forward confirmed interest from the Blues for a move in the summer transfer window. Reports suggested Jose Mourinho had identified Hulk as the ideal candidate to add firepower to the forward line, with the Portuguese making a £35 million ($54 million) offer to Zenit St. Petersburg.
Read full storyChelsea are back in for long-term target Hulk, with Jose Mourinho identifying the Brazilian international as the ideal candidate after the Blues missed out on the signing of Radamel Falcao, who chose to join Monaco. Schurrle spoke to Mourinho after playing under the Chelsea manager during the testimonial of former Blues midfielder Michael Ballack.
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