Record breaker:
The Blues have been linked to some heavyweights recently and the latest name doing the rounds is Real Madrid’s, Gareth Bale.
The Welsh international is among the best players in the world at the moment and will demand record fees for a move at the end of the season but Chelsea are now ready to break the bank for his signature in the summer alongside United who are also interested. It is understood that they are plotting to make a bid of around £173m after the end of the season. (Don Balon)