Chelsea news

The defender's future is still in doubt amid prolonged talks over a renewal but the Brazilian remains a hugely important figure on and off the field

The Blues are planning to take their appeal against FIFA sanctions to the Court of Arbitration for Sport and are hoping to be in a position to add

The Blues have seen their appeal rejected by FIFA but the Spanish capital side are unlikely to back off in their pursuit of the Belgian

The France international limped off with a hamstring injury against Watford on Sunday, putting him in doubt for the rest of the season

The Blues could now take the case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after saying in March they were "astonished" the sentence was not delayed

The Blues boss has achieved his club's minimum aim this season but he is still being offered the chance to return to his home country

The France international is being heavily linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge and could be taken back to his homeland over the summer

The Portuguese has been linked with a shock move to the Scottish champions this summer, but Steve Clarke cannot see him taking the reins at Parkhead

The France international has called on his side to produce a great finish, but he admits that it has been a season of struggle for the squad

The Blues have attempted to renew the Poland youth international's contract but are now set to lose him to the Ligue 1 champions

A former defender at Stamford Bridge believes an Italian coach has done enough to stay on despite attracting criticism at times in his debut campaign

John Barnes believes the Reds benefited from a parting with their "best player" and feels those at Stamford Bridge should consider doing the same

The Belgium international may not have found the net, but he was nevertheless pivotal in the victory that sealed a top-four spot for the Blues