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The Best And Worst Chelsea Signings Of The Roman Abramovich Era:
1.Summer 2003
Biggest signing: Duff (£17m)
Best signing: Makelele (£16.8m)
Other arrivals: Crespo (£16.8m), Mutu (£15.8m), Veron (£15m), Bridge (£7m + Le Saux), Geremi (£7m), Joe Cole (£6.6m), Johnson (£6m), Smertin (£3.5m)
Total spend £111.5m (plus January arrival Parker (£10m))
2.Summer 2004
Biggest signing: Drogba (£24m)
Best signing : Cech (£7m)
Other arrivals : Carvalho (£20m), Ferreira (£13.2m), Robben (£12.5m), Tiago (£10m), Kezman (£5m)
Total spend £91.7m (plus January arrival Jarosik (£5m))
3.Summer 2005
Biggest/best signing: Essien (£24.4m)
Other arrivals : Wright-Phillips (£21m), Del Horno (£8m), L Diarra (£1m)
Total spend £54.4m (plus January arrival Maniche (loan))
4.Summer 2006
Biggest signing: Shevchenko (£30m)
Best signing: Ashley Cole (£5m plus William Gallas)
Other arrivals: Mikel (£16m), Boulahrouz (£9m), Kalou (£8m), Ballack (free), Hilario (free)
Total spend £68m
5.Summer 2007
Biggest/best signing: Malouda (£13.5m)
Other signings : Belletti (£5.5m), Pizarro (free), Ben Haim (free), Sidwell (free), Alex (free)
Total spend £19m (plus January arrivals Anelka (£15m), and Ivanovic (£9m))
6.Summer 2008
Biggest/best signing : Bosingwa (£16.2m)
Other signings : Deco (£8m), Mineiro (free)
Total spend £24.2m (plus January arrival Quaresma - on loan from Inter)
7.Summer 2009
Biggest/best signing : Zhirkov (£18m)
Other signings: Sturridge (£3.5m), Matic (£1.5m), Turnbull (free)
Total spend £23m
Source:http://www.goal.com/en/news/1717/ed...alysis-from-drogba-to-shevchenko-the-best-and
1.Summer 2003
Biggest signing: Duff (£17m)
Best signing: Makelele (£16.8m)
Other arrivals: Crespo (£16.8m), Mutu (£15.8m), Veron (£15m), Bridge (£7m + Le Saux), Geremi (£7m), Joe Cole (£6.6m), Johnson (£6m), Smertin (£3.5m)
Total spend £111.5m (plus January arrival Parker (£10m))
2.Summer 2004
Biggest signing: Drogba (£24m)
Best signing : Cech (£7m)
Other arrivals : Carvalho (£20m), Ferreira (£13.2m), Robben (£12.5m), Tiago (£10m), Kezman (£5m)
Total spend £91.7m (plus January arrival Jarosik (£5m))
3.Summer 2005
Biggest/best signing: Essien (£24.4m)
Other arrivals : Wright-Phillips (£21m), Del Horno (£8m), L Diarra (£1m)
Total spend £54.4m (plus January arrival Maniche (loan))
4.Summer 2006
Biggest signing: Shevchenko (£30m)
Best signing: Ashley Cole (£5m plus William Gallas)
Other arrivals: Mikel (£16m), Boulahrouz (£9m), Kalou (£8m), Ballack (free), Hilario (free)
Total spend £68m
5.Summer 2007
Biggest/best signing: Malouda (£13.5m)
Other signings : Belletti (£5.5m), Pizarro (free), Ben Haim (free), Sidwell (free), Alex (free)
Total spend £19m (plus January arrivals Anelka (£15m), and Ivanovic (£9m))
6.Summer 2008
Biggest/best signing : Bosingwa (£16.2m)
Other signings : Deco (£8m), Mineiro (free)
Total spend £24.2m (plus January arrival Quaresma - on loan from Inter)
7.Summer 2009
Biggest/best signing : Zhirkov (£18m)
Other signings: Sturridge (£3.5m), Matic (£1.5m), Turnbull (free)
Total spend £23m
Source:http://www.goal.com/en/news/1717/ed...alysis-from-drogba-to-shevchenko-the-best-and
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Top Clubs In Europe On High Alert As Jose Mourinho Is Set To Leave Inter Milan In The Summer - Report
Inter Milan manager Jose Mourinho is ready to become European football's hottest commodity this summer, even if he is able to win the Champions League next month.The former Chelsea boss is likely to leave the Serie A leaders after the season and teams all over Europe will jump for the opportunity to sign the Portuguese manager.
"The market can move and everybody – Milan, Juventus, Liverpool and Real Madrid – is waiting to see what *happens,"
A source close to Mourinho told the Daily Star.
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Arsenal Showing Interest In Roma Defender Philippe Mexes - Report
By Rick D'AndreaApr 29, 2010 11:39:00 PM
Arsenal are reportedly closely monitoring the situation in regards to Roma defender Philippe Mexes, wishing to bring him to England during the summer.
According to the BBC, the Gunners are prepared to offer the Lupi £10 million to secure the services of the French international.
Milan and Juventus are also interested in the stopper, who has only made 17 appearances this term.
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£20 million Karim Benzema Is Manchester United's Top Summer Target - Report
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has emerged as Manchester United's top summer transfer target.According to the News of the World, Sir Alex Ferguson is prepared to offer £20million-plus to land the French forward.With Benzema failing to make an impact at the Bernabeu, Ferguson is looking to add the striker to his ranks.
Source:http://www.goal.com/en/news/9/engla...zema-is-manchester-uniteds-top-summer-target-
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Arsenal Line Up £10m Bid For Palermo Defender Simon Kjaer - Report
May 3, 2010 1:14:00 PMArsenal manager Arsene Wenger is set to attempt to reinforce his defence this summer by bidding for Palermo's Danish international centre-back Simon Kjaer, according to a report from The People.
Wenger has targeted the Dane after identifying him as the ideal partner for Thomas Vermaelen.
The 21-year-old has a fixed price clause in his contract of €10 million and is open to the prospect of a move to England, having almost joined Tottenham Hotspur in January
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Source:http://www.goal.com/en/news/11/tran...e-up-10m-bid-for-palermo-defender-simon-kjaer
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Official: Bayer Leverkusen Sign Croatian Youngster Domagoj Vida From NK Osijek
The young defender will join Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season...By Stefan Coerts
May 3, 2010 12:16:00 PM
Ambitious Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen have completed the transfer of promising defender Domagoj Vida from Croatian side NK Osijek for an undisclosed The Werkself recently sent scouts to Croatia to monitor the progress of the versatile defender and made an offer for Vida shortly after. The 21-year-old has signed a five-year deal at his new club.
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Andrey Arshavin: I Will Leave Arsenal For Barcelona In The Summer
Russian once more pours fuel on the fires of speculation..By Zack Wilson
May 3, 2010 1:19:00 PM
Arsenal forward Andrey Arshavin has claimed that he is set to sensationally depart the Emirates in the summer and join Barcelona.
The Russian recently claimed that it would be the pinnacle of any player's career to feature for the Catalan giants, prompting his manager Arsene Wenger to express disappointment that the player seemed to want to move.
And Arshavin also claims that Gael Clichy will be joining him in swapping London for Catalonia.
"I am going to Barcelona in the summer," said the Russian, according to The People.
"I have always dreamed about going to Spain and playing for the best team in the world.
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Robinho Admits He Is Happy At Santos And Doesn't Want To Return To Manchester City
Forward hoping to stay in homeland after title success...By Alex Dimond
May 3, 2010 4:33:00 PM
On-loan Manchester City forward Robinho has expressed his hope that he will stay with Brazilian side Santos for the foreseeable future.The 26-year-old moved back to his boyhood club in January, after an unhappy time at Eastlands following his £31 million move from Real Madrid in September 2008 where he frequently cut a frustrated figure.
Due to return to England on August 4, after winning the Sao Paulo state championship (Paulista) with his current club on Sunday, Robinho admitted he hopes to remain with the club for longer than his current deal
"I'm very happy. This is an important title for me that I didn't have before," Robinho told reporters after the win.
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Barcelona, Chelsea & Manchester City On High Alert As Striker Fernando Torres Questions Future At Liverpool - Report
The Spaniard is angry over the club's transfer policy...By Anthony Sciarrino
May 4, 2010 1:22:00 AM
Liverpool are set to fight off some of the world's biggest clubs to keep striker Fernando Torres, who has cast doubt over his future with the Reds.
The Spanish international has been unhappy with Liverpool officials for not opening their wallets and bringing new stars to Anfield, and with ownership problems compounding, Torres could leave the club this summer, according to The Mirror.
Barcelona will be keeping an eye on the Liverpool hitman and will be ready to make a gigantic bid to bring the Spaniard back to his home country.
Manchester City and Chelsea are also said to be interested in making a big move for the Spaniard this summer.
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Liverpool Want To Sign Chelsea's Joe Cole In The Summer - Report
The Reds think that the midfielder can help them bounce back next season...May 3, 2010 11:52:00 PM
Liverpool are looking to sign Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole this summer with the hope that the England international will help the Reds bounce back from a disappointing Premier League season.
Blues owner Roman Abramovich is frustrated with Cole's high salary demands and the Englishman could leave on a free transfer in the summer transfer window, according to the Daily Mail.
Rafael Benitez is looking to bring some more English players to Anfield, already signing Raheem Sterling from Queens Park Rangers and Jonjo Shelvey from Charlton, and Cole could arrive in the summer.
The 28-year-old has not been able to earn a consistent first-team spot from Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti, but still seeks about £6.2million a year in salary.
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Jose Mourinho To Lure Chelsea's Frank Lampard To Join Him At Real Madrid In The Summer - Report
Inter Milan manager Jose Mourinho will attempt to bring Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard with him if he takes the Real Madrid job in the summer, by offering the Blues £30 million.By Anthony Sciarrino
May 2, 2010 12:13:00 AM
Lampard played for Mourinho during his time at Stamford Bridge and the Portuguese boss looks to be seeking a reunion with the England international in the summer.
With the Spanish media calling his move to Real in the summer a certainty, Mourinho would like to take Lampard with him to Spain to play him alongside the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka
"[Jose] Mourinho has always loved Frank [Lampard], who would have to think long and hard if he was asked to sign for him at Real Madrid," a close source told the Daily Mail.
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Inter Milan Make Liverpool's Fernando Torres And Manchester City's Carlos Tevez Their Top Summer Targets - Report
May 4, 2010 2:48:00 PMInter Milan are planning summer swoops for two of the Premier League's leading strikers, according to reports from Italy.According to SportItalia, Inter chairman Massimo Moratti believes the recent confirmation that Liverpool will not be in the Champions League next season has opened the door for Fernando Torres to leave the club.
Meanwhile, according to Mediaset, Carlos Tevez's recent run-ins with Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini have alerted the Nerazzurri to his availability, and they will look to lure him to the Giuseppe Meazza in the summer
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Barcelona President Joan Laporta Admits Thierry Henry Could Leave
The French international appears to be on his way out of Barcelona...By Stefan Coerts
May 4, 2010 10:37:00 AM
Experienced attacker Thierry Henry could be on his way out of reigning Spanish champions Barcelona as the club's president, Joan Laporta, has revealed that the French international will be allowed to move on.
Henry joined Barcelona from Arsenal in the summer of 2007, but the 32-year-old has never really been able to reproduce his Arsenal form with the Catalans. He has even lost his spot in the starting XI this term.
"He still has a one-year contract with us, but after a disappointing year I do not know what he will do," Laporta was quoted as saying in an interview with Sport.
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Adriano Galliani: Chelsea Target Alexandre Pato Will Stay At Milan
The Rossoneri will keep hold of their top stars this summer.....By Vince Masiello
May 4, 2010 11:27:00 AM
Milan chief executive Adriano Galliani has reiterated that Brazilian striker Alexandre Pato is going nowhere.
As,Chelsea Ready To Bid €80 Million For Milan Stars Alexandre Pato & Thiago Silva - Report
Italian reports claim Ancelotti is ready to sign his former stars...
By Salvatore Landolina
May 4, 2010 10:29:00 AM
But Galliani told La Gazzetta dello Sport: "I'm 100 per cent sure that Pato will remain here. Milan will not put their best players up for sale."
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Manchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson Promised Money To Spend By David Gill
Red Devils will be able to reinforce this summer......By Zack Wilson
May 4, 2010 9:16:00 AM
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been assured by club chief executive David Gill that there will be funds to spend in the transfer market this summer.
Rumours have persisted that United have no cash to use for reinforcements because of the burden of debt with which the club are saddled following the takeover by the Glazer family.
However, Gill insists that the reality of the situation is different - and Ferguson has already signed two players for next season in the shape of Chris Smalling and Javier Hernandez.
"I can look you in the eye and tell you straight that we have the transfer funds available to the manager," Gill told the Manchester United Disabled Supporters Association magazine.
"Targets have been discussed already, but it's not our style to talk about names and it never will be."
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Barcelona's Thierry Henry Nearing New York Red Bulls Move – Report
Henry's future with the Blaugrana looks distinctly opaque, and one source believes that it's only a matter of time before he announces a state-side departure......
By Robin Bairner
Mar 26, 2010 1:00:00 PM
With Thierry Henry reportedly unsettled at Barcelona, rumours regarding his future have escalated, with British paper The Daily Telegraph publishing a report on Friday indicating that the veteran French forward is ready to join MLS outfit New York Red Bulls.