ESSIEN SET TO FOLLOW MOURINHO BACK TO CHELSEA

MICHEAL ESSIEN WILL BE FOLLOWING JOSE MOURINHO BACK TO STAMFORD BRIDGE. 

The Ghana midfielder, 30, is on a season-long loan at Real but has one more year to run on his Chelsea contract. Essien, who scored only one goal in 28 appearances for Real, was signed by then Blues boss Mourinho in 2005 and sees him as a father figure, even calling him ‘Daddy’.He said: “We have a very good relationship. I understand him very well. Daddy knows I can play in any position he wants me to, except goalkeeper.”

http://www.modernghana.com/sports/465865/2/essien-set-to-follow-mourinho-back-to-chelsea.html 

CHRISTIAN ATSU ADAMANT FOR A MOVE TO ENGLAND.

ATSU TO LEAVE FC PORTO AND MAKE A MOVE TO ENGLAND.

Premier League clubs have been put on alert after Porto winger Christian Atsu reiterated his desire to move to England this summer.Atsu, who is entering the final year of his contract at Estadio do Dragao, is likely to leave Porto after turning down the club's offer of a new deal.The 21-year-old has snubbed fresh terms because Porto are trying to increase his release clause to €30m (£24million) and he found himself out of favour in the second half of this season as a result of his contract wrangle.

The likes of Liverpool, Tottenham, Everton and Arsenal have all been linked with a move for Atsu and the Ghana international admits it would be a dream to play in England. Atsu, who is away on international duty with Ghana for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers, hopes there will be a resolution over his future soon. He said:"The club have made their feelings clear to me after I refused to sign a new deal and I hope we can reach a resolution soon and "It has always been my dream to play in England and it is flattering to be linked with some big Premier League clubs.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8742610/Premier-League-target-Christian-Atsu-is-keen-to-move-to-England-this-summer

VICTOR VALDES : I WILL STAY FOR ONE MORE SEASON AT BARCELONA UNTIL MY CONTRACT EXPIRES IN 2014.

VICTOR VALDES TO STAY AT BARCELONA FOR ONE MORE SEASON TILL HIS CONTRACT EXPIRATION IN 2014.

Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes has revealed he will see out his contract with the Spanish champions and spend another season at Camp Nou.The 31-year-old Spain international, who has been in the Barcelona first team for 12 years and recently made his 500th appearance, had been linked with a summer move to big-spending Monaco.

However, he has confirmed he will be staying put for the time being before moving on after the 2013/14 campaign. Valdes said: "I consider that my cycle as a Barcelona player will come to an end when my current contract expires in 2014."I understand that with 18 months' warning there should be sufficient time to find the best solution for the club and for the player, so that Barca keep on winning and so do I.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8744488/Transfer-news-Barcelona-goalkeeper-Victor-Valdes-to-see-out-contract-at-Camp-Nou

DAVID LUIZ AND RAMIRES TO STAY AT CHELSEA,THEY SAY MOVE TO NAPOLI IS JUST A RUMOUR.

CHELSEA'S DAVID LUIZ AND RAMIRES WONT BE LEAVING FOR NAPOLI

David Luiz and Ramires are unlikely to follow Rafael Benitez to Napoli, according to their agent Giuliano Bertolucci.Rafael Benitez was appointed Napoli coach last week and has been linked with a number of players from former club Chelsea. However, it seems that Luiz and Ramires will not be joining him Italy after speculation linking the duo with moves away from Chelsea was played down.It's very unlikely that David Luiz and Ramires can go to Napoli because Chelsea don't want to lose them, they are two key players. Last summer barcelona was also interested in ramires but no contact has been made with him till now this time.

One of Benitez's first jobs will be to try and keep Edinson Cavani.The striker has been linked to Manchester City and Chelsea in recent weeks.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8744539/Transfer-news-Chelsea-s-David-Luiz-and-Ramires-won-t-be-leaving-for-Napoli 

WHAT'S KEEPING INJURY PRONE VAN PERSI FIT AFTER ARSENAL TROUBLES..!!

VAN PERSI'S SECRET WEAPON IN FIRING UNITED TO THE TITLE.

His sensational haul of 26 goals powered Manchester United to the Premier League title, but almost as remarkable was that Robin van Persie made it through the season injury-free.A notoriously injury-prone player, Van Persie missed almost an entire year of action in his final five years at Arsenal with a succession of knee and ankle problems. But in the last two seasons, the Dutchman has stayed fit and healthy, allowing him to concentrate on what he does best - scoring goals. 

Robin van Persie has been wearing the hamstring support at Manchester United.His secret weapon in his fight to stay fit - an American-made elastic 'compression sleeve' product called the BodyHelix. He started wearing the fabric on his thighs and calves during training and matches in February 2012 - and has not suffered an injury since despite playing back-to-back seasons of 48 club matches. The 29-year-old also recommended the BodyHelix to strike partner Wayne Rooney after he suffered a gruesome gash to his thigh against Fulham back in August. Despite the severity of the injury, Rooney returned to the United side within a month.Nani and Anderson also wear the product to help their bodies cope with the rigorous demands of top level football, as do a number of van Persie's former team-mates at Arsenal.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2333189/Robin-Van-Persies-secret-weapon-staying-injury-free-Manchester-United.html