Rumours 9th Jan – Drogba can take the wheel

Anelka is ready to slide over to the passenger seat so that Drogba can take the wheel… It’s been a harsh winter for Chelsea who, although they sit second in the Premier League, have won just three of their last ten in all competitions. One of the reasons behind the relative slump is their far from clinical performances in front of goal. Under-fire boss Luiz Felipe Scolari continues to stick to his guns but Nicolas Anelka believes there’s more firepower available. More…

Newcastle winger Charles N’Zogbia says he will soon leave the club, with Aston Villa, Arsenal and Tottenham all in the frame to sign him. “I’ve spoken to my bosses at the club. They know what my aims are and what I want to continue to progress. As soon as a big club knocks on the door with a good offer, I don’t think they’ll prevent me leaving. More…

In the week that the FA are desperately trying to recruit footballers to front an anti-homophobia campaign, Marcello Lippi has tackled the subject by claiming there are no gay footballers. And if any remain in the closet, the Italy manager thinks they should probably just keep their ugly sexuality under wraps. More…

Alessandro Del Piero has insisted that the Bianconeri are fired up and ready to challenge Inter Milan all the way in the title race, “but the Champions League is unique…”. The Old Lady bid farewell to 2008 in style, beating Atalanta away from home to keep within striking distance of leaders Inter. More…

UEFA have rejected Real Madrid’s latest efforts to register new signings Klaas Jan Huntelaar and Lassana Diarra for the knockout stages of the Champions League. The Champions League’s regulations state that clubs can register up to three new players for the knockout stage by Feb. 1 but only one who has already played this season in Europe with his previous club. More…

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