Brazil & Santos Striker Neymar Reveals Interest In Chelsea Switch

Santos' teenage striker Neymar has revealed that he hopes to make a move to Chelsea.

The Blues were previously believed to have had bids of €19.5 million and €26.5m rejected, as the 18-year-old re-signed with the Brazilian club until December 2014.

At the time, the youngster maintained that he did not think it was the right moment to make a move abroad, but has now done a U-turn and hopes to carve out a move to Stamford Bridge soon.

"A player with a winning mentality like I have has to play in the best places like Chelsea," Neymar told The Sun.

"Santos is my club. I love it. But it is not at as high a level as the English Premier League."

Having previously drawn comparisons with stars such as Robinho and Pele, the young marksman maintained that his ambition is to be the best player in the world.

And he wants to do so playing alongside the likes of Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard.

Neymar added: "I want to go where I can become a world-class player. I have ambitions to be the best player in the world.

"But more than that, I want to play in the top tournaments and if I do well and I deserve to be voted the best, then that will be fantastic.

"I watch Premier League football all the time, whenever I get the chance, and I enjoy the speed of the game and that it is so straight-forward and direct. That is something which really appeals to me.

"Chelsea have some fantastic players like Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard and I would love to play with them.

"I don't know where I would fit in because that would be up to the coach. But I can play however they want me to. I'm confident in any position."

The Brazilian also insists that he will not have any trouble making a move away from his home country, and believes that he will not have any significant trouble adapting to life in west London.

He said: "I'm preparing to move. I will be in a better state of mind and ready for it next time.

"There are already Brazilian players at Chelsea, Alex and Ramires. I know of Alex because he used to be at Santos although it was a while ago.

"And I played with Ramires for the national team, but I haven't had a chance to talk with him about Chelsea yet. I'm sure we will though."

Chelsea Consider £8m Move For Monaco Striker Park Chu-Young - Report

Chelsea are considering a move for Monaco striker Park Chu-Young after he impressed for South Korea at the 2010 World Cup, according to The Sun.

The striker's representatives reportedly held talks with Blues boss Carlo Ancelotti ahead of their 6-0 win over West Bromwich Albion on the opening day of the new Premier League season.

Ancelotti is set to decide in the next 48 hours whether to meet Monaco's £8 million asking price for the 25-year-old, and the deal could help Chelsea make a commercial impact in the Far East.

Along with Manchester United midfielder Ji-Sung Park, Park Chu-Young is among the best known sportsmen in the Far East and could prove lucrative in shirt sales and other marketing ventures.

Two new additions to Chelsea injury List - Ivanovic and Carvalho

     Lengthening the list of injured players , Chelsea face a new challange as they miss out two key players , Ivanovic and Carvalho .Ivanovic was declared unfit for one month when he got a knee injury during the match against Blackburn Rovers. He used to be a good defensive alternative as Chelsea missed the main right back Bosingwa due to an injury very early in the season.
                                                  Now that  the main centre back Carvalho also got ruled out for one month , Ancelotti is up against a squad that lacks quality in defence. Chelsea will have to show real character to bring the silverware back to Stamfordbridge. Now that the important away match against Manchester United in pending , The blues camp will be under enormous tension.

                                                            This should be a lesson to Chelsea that they should increase the quality of their reserve bench. Hope Chelsea use the next transfer season to full advantage.

First Tiger Woods.. Now Terry??

The latest allegations on John Terry's relationship with his ex Chelsea mate Wane Bridge is pointing to the devastating effect of Media involvement in the personal affairs of big stars. Now that all are talking about the "story" ; Terry is under immense pressure that can even cost his future as Chelsea and English Team captaincy.
Few weeks earlier there was a similar media hike about the illegal relations of golf champion Tiger Woods , that ended up in his professional withdrawal from the game. Ones personal life should be his own concern whether he is a star or an ordinary man. The media interferance can have a really deleterious effect and has to be controlled.

As the Terry scam has got a lot of attention around the glob, voices have started rising for his head as England's captain. Though Chelsea has given him full protection by releasing a statement that the club will always stay with the player, England manager Fabio Capello is yet to react in the issue.
There is a silent push from the Manchester City side in the issue as they have once again turned their focus on Chelsea captain. Earlier the season , they tried with enormous bids to sign Terry from Chelsea but all went in wain. Now that Wane Bridge has come up with allegations and all Man City players supporting him ; something is very fishy anout the whole thing.
What ever be his personal life is, John Terry is a great player and has shown his credibilities both on and off the field. The words by Barcelona Manager pep Guardiola after last years Champions League semi finals reveals the sportsmanship in Terry. All the Chelsea fans are behind Terry and he should not lose his composure and just hold his head up.
Like wise what Ancelotti said " "I'm honoured and proud to manage him,"

We are honoured to have a captain like you. We love you Terry.

Chelsea on contract renewal talks with Anelka

Chelsea has been linked quite some time in contract renewal talks with Anelka , the inform French hit man. Chelsea may even face to lose him if they don't fail to reach a consensus very fast as his contract ends in 18 months time.
Nicolas Anelka has been in great form this season and has been a major ingredient of new manager Ancelotti's diamond configuration. Paired with Drogba , he made 11 goals and many more assists till now. Chelsea won't be looking forward to losing the inform striker. Anelka has played for many big guns of Europe like Madrid , Arsenal and Liverpool etc. But after reaching Chelsea last season , he has been like being at his favourite home.
Chelsea is trying very hard to extend the contract and to fix the strikers post a permeanant one. If they don't succeed , they may have to start searching for a better replacement for Anelka which is very hard to get.