According to MirrorFootball, Burnley are close to signing Chelsea youngster Jack Cork on loan for the rest of the season.

According to Sky Sports News, Chelsea defender Michael Mancienne will not make his loan deal permanently with Wolverhampton. When asked if he would stay full-time, Mancienne said,

“I don’t think so. I am definitely going back to Chelsea. I want to try and fight for my place … I think I have a good chance of getting (in the team) … I’ve just got to keep doing what I’m doing, and keep playing well, and then I think I’ll give myself a bigger opportunity of playing in that team.”

“I am enjoying playing week in and week out. That is what I need to better myself and improve as a footballer because I can’t sit on the bench and improve … I think I made the right decision (coming to Wolves). Coming to Wolves has improved me as a player. I am playing regular football in the best league in the world.”

According to Sky Sports News, contract talks between Chelsea and Nicolas Anelka have stalled once again. Sources of Sky Sports even claim that there is a ‘10 per cent chance’ of the two parties reaching an agreement.

Anelka’s current deal expires in 18 months and Chelsea could cash in on him in the summer if they feel they will not be able to reach a deal.

According to Alan Nixon at The People, Chelsea are set to land Middlesbrough winger Adam Johnson for £5million and then loan him back to the club for the rest of the season.

UPDATE: According to Paul Smith at MirrorFootball, Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole looks set to join Manchester City in the summer when he becomes a free agent.

January 12th, 2010 According to Matt Huges at The Times, contract talks between Chelsea and midfielder Joe Cole have stalled recently as the two parties have been unable to reach an agreement on his wages. It is reported that the club has offered around £100,000-a-week but Cole is looking for £120,00-a-week.

According to Sky Sports News, a tribunal has agreed that Chelsea will have to pay an initial £3.5million to Manchester City for striker Daniel Sturridge. That fee could rise to £6.5million based on certain criteria met.

Chelsea will have to pay an additional £500,000 as Sturridge’s appearances increase.

UPDATE: According to Matt Huges at The Times, contract talks between Chelsea and midfielder Joe Cole have stalled recently as the two parties have been unable to reach an agreement on his wages. It is reported that the club has offered around £100,000-a-week but Cole is looking for £120,00-a-week.

December 26th, 2009 According to Steve Stammers at MirrorFootball, Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole looks set to sign a new long-term deal with the club. Cole’s current deal with the club ends after this season. A Chelsea insider said,

According to Simone Bargellini at Sky Sports News, Chelsea are interested in Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko. Dzeko’s agent Silvano Martina told calciomercato.it,

“I can confirm that Milan really likes the player. At the time in Italy they are the club which showed most interest … But attention must be paid to Chelsea as the Blues are following Dzeko.”

UPDATE: According to Robin Bairner at Goal.com, AFP is reporting that Lyon are set to sign Dinamo Zagreb defender Dejan Lovren. However Dinamo director Zoran Mamic said “There are still minor details to finalise.”

January 8th, 2010 According to Jure Bohoric at Sky Sports News, Chelsea are interested in 20-year-old Dinamo Zagreb defender Dejan Lovren. It is reported that Zagreb are looking for around £9million for Lovren, who has also drawn interest from Lyon.

According to Jure Bohoric at Sky Sports News, Chelsea are interested in 20-year-old Dinamo Zagreb defender Dejan Lovren. It is reported that Zagreb are looking for around £9million for Lovren, who has also drawn interest from Lyon.

UPDATE: According to Sky Sports News, Juventus striker Vincenzo Iaquinta wants to stay at Juventus despite rumored interest from Chelsea. Iaquinta told the club’s official website,

“I’m flattered by market rumours, but I’m interested only in Juventus … I feel good here and I don’t want to leave. I’ve been sorry to have not been able to help the team in this period of difficulty, but now I’m ready to give my help.”

“I believe in this group, in this club and it’s people. We are convinced that we still have possibilities to do well and for this reason market rumours should not distract us from our sporting objectives.”

January 7th, 2010 According to Matt Hughes at The Times, Chelsea are considering making a move for Juventus striker Vincenzo Iaquinta. Chelsea are prepared to make a bid of £8million for the Italian striker who is coming back from knee surgery.

According to Matt Hughes at The Times, Chelsea are considering making a move for Juventus striker Vincenzo Iaquinta. Chelsea are prepared to make a bid of £8million for the Italian striker who is coming back from knee surgery.

According to Martin Lipton at MirrorFootball, Chelsea are tracking Palermo defender Simon Kjaer and midfielder Javier Pastore. Palermo are reluctant to sell any of their stars but a sale and loan back deal is a possibility.

According to Chelsea’s official website, Chelsea midfielder Tom Taiwo permanently signed with Carlisle United for an undisclosed fee. Taiwo signed a two-and-a-half year deal.

According to ESPN Soccernet, Chelsea midfielder Florent Malouda is unhappy with his playing time during the big games and might consider leaving the club after the season. Malouda told L’Equipe,

“Before the match against Birmingham, I talked to the coach to tell him about my frustration … I still manage to be good when I play. With the rotation system I will play my 50 matches a season. The frustration is above all for the big games. I’m ready to look elsewhere. Finding another club is not a problem.”

“But the club has closed the door to any departure, whether it be in January or in June. The coach is counting on me. We’ll see from now until the end of the season.”

According to ESPN Soccernet, Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero ruled out the possibility of leaving the club this month. Aguero told Atletico’s official website:

“I am aware that there are always rumours about my future, but actually I am isolated from everything. I have always made clear my commitment to Atletico and everybody knows it. Do not pay much attention to what comes out. All I am doing is playing and worrying about the team, so these things do not affect me.”

“I have changed many things … I am happy to be spending my fourth year at Atletico Madrid. I realise that I have learned many things both on and off the field during my time here … Now I know the Spanish league very well and that has made me grow as a footballer. Over these years, I have played alongside great players which has taught me a lot as a player and as a person.”

“I am a very young boy. A lot has already happened, but I still have much to learn. I came to Spain very young and have always been surrounded by older players. It can influence and make you mature faster.”

According to Blackburn’s official website, Blackburn have extended the loan of Chelsea striker Franco Di Santo for the rest of the season.

UPDATE: According to ESPN Soccernet, Bayern Munich striker Luca Toni wants to join AS Roma and is confident he will. The striker, who seems like he will definitely be sold, was linked with Chelsea earlier in the month. Toni told La Gazzetta dello Sport,

“Nothing is certain yet but I want to move to AS Roma and I will do it.”

December 21st, 2009 According to The Independent, Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is interested in signing Bayern Munich striker Luca Toni. Toni is expected to leave the club in January due to a fall out with manager Louis Van Gaal.

According to Chris Burton at Sky Sports News, Chelsea have denied the rumors that they are looking to replace goalkeeper Petr Cech in January. When asked about the rumors, a club spokesman said,

“It is absolute rubbish.”

According to Steve Stammers at MirrorFootball, Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole looks set to sign a new long-term deal with the club. Cole’s current deal with the club ends after this season. A Chelsea insider said,

“It has all been very positive … Joe wants him to stay and so do the club … We are very optimistic there will no problem.”