Malouda Wants Chelsea To Dominate

Chelsea winger Florent Malouda wants the Stamford Bridge club to emulate Manchester United and dominate the Premier League for years to come.

Malouda bagged 12 goals as the Blues denied their Manchester rivals a fourth successive league crown in a title race which went right to the last day of the season.

Chelsea also ended the domestic season on a high with victory in last weekend's FA Cup final over Portsmouth to secure a first ever double.

But despite the successes still being fresh in the mind, Malouda is already looking ahead to next season.

"Next year we will come back with more appetite," he told the club's official website.

"That (the Double) should be the minimum for us every year now.

"We have to regularly be at the top like Manchester United was for three years. That's our target now.

'We are Chelsea, we want to win everything, now we have the Double and we have to try and win more because when you get to the stage where you relax, that's when it goes wrong.

"Maybe the manager will bring out something more from us because we have big ambitions for next year."

Buck Expects Blues Arrivals

Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck has confirmed that manager Carlo Ancelotti plans to sign two or three new players this summer.

The Blues have enjoyed a season to remember after following up their Premier League title by landing the FA Cup against Portsmouth to complete their first-ever double.

Buck insists the club is always looking to strengthen where possible, although the squad does not require wholesale changes following their successful campaign.

Chelsea could lose the likes of Deco and Michael Ballack this summer and Buck is waiting to see who departs before outlining their options going forward.

Despite the prospect of flexing their muscles in the transfer market Buck insists the club is determined to promote from within and give youth a chance.

"I have said that in every year there is some refreshing of the squad and maybe we can expect three or four in and three or four out," he told the club's official website.

"But this year I think Carlo has said two or three in and two or three out and he is very satisfied with the current squad.

"We can expect a couple of changes but that is just the nature of football, you can't have the jigsaw puzzle together and that is it forever.

"Let's see how the summer pans out. Once we are really clear on the kind of vacancies we may have and what we want to fill, we will decide what kind of player we want.

"Between now and the end of the transfer season there will be a story somewhere that every great player in Europe is coming to Chelsea.

"We will just have to see how it pans out. I honestly think that a year ago I was the one who first used the phrase 'marquee player' and I have regretted it ever since.

"Every year, because of players being injured, players being not as good or better than expected or opportunities arising, it is an ever-changing scene so we can expect some changes during the summer, but we don't agree with some of the comments that we have an old squad.

"Our average age is 27 to 28 years old and we do expect a number of players from the Academy and the reserves to be in the first-team squad next year."

Buck revealed the club saluted Ancelotti and his coaching staff at a board meeting on Monday for their successful season.

"Chelsea had a board meeting on Monday at Cobham and the board formally thanked Carlo and his staff and the players for a job well done but it was also pointed out that Monday was the start of the new season," he continued.

"We have to start looking forward and are planning for the new season.

"The double is something special, very few teams have done it, and certainly in the last seven years this has to be the best season we have had.

"But we have to keep in mind that this is a season that has had a few ups and downs.

"The other Premier League titles that we have won in recent history were, from start to finish, pretty straightforward, if you can use that word.

"We were ahead all the time and won those titles in April. It is a lot different from winning it on the last day of the season."

Carlo Ancelotti Rejects Mick McCarthy Deal

Mick McCarthy has seen a bid to extend Chelsea defender Michael Mancienne's loan deal rejected by Carlo Ancelotti.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy wanted Mancienne for another season but has fallen foul of the new home-grown players rule introduced by the Premier League.

Carlo Ancelotti needs Mancienne to stay, as he must have eight English players in his squad next term.

Manchester United, Chelsea & Manchester City Eye £46 Million Swoop For Barcelona's Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Barcelona superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic could be set for a £46 million switch to Manchester United, Chelsea or Manchester City after David Villa's arrival at the Nou Camp.

The Catalan giants have agreed a £34.2 million deal with Valencia to bring the lethal centre forward to the club. Sport has reported this has pushed Ibrahimovic towards the Premier League as Barcelona look to balance the books.

United have been linked all summer with a move for a top-line centre forward to support Wayne Rooney. City's billions and the presence of Ibrahimovic's ex-Inter Milan manager Roberto Mancini makes them a possible destination, while Chelsea are in the market for a "marquee signing".

Ibrahimovic has struggled to win over the fans at the Nou Camp since his £60 million move last summer. Despite grabbing 21 goals in all competitions, he could be forced out after just one campaign.

Barca Reject Chelsea Bid For Toure

Chelsea have reportedly made a £17million offer for Barcelona misfit Yaya Toure.

According to Catalan Television, the Blues’ bid for the out of favour midfielder was swiftly rejected by Barca, who are holding out for closer to £20million.

The Ivorian’s outspoken agent yesterday distanced his client from a move to Arsenal, saying that ‘there were bigger clubs interested’, so rumours of Chelsea’s offer may come as no shock.

The Premier League champions look set to lose Deco this summer, and with the future of Michael Ballack still not 100% certain, Carlo Ancelotti may see Toure as the ideal younger replacement for the German captain.

Madrid And Chelsea Ready For Tug Of War Over Bayern Star

Real Madrid and Chelsea are ready to battle it out this summer for the signing of Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery. The talented French international is set to miss the Champions League final on Saturday through injury with reports claiming the enigmatic winger has played his last game for the club, with Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti and Real Madrid ready to battle it out for the winger’s signature. Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has also shown interest in the winger, however Fergie is unwilling to pay over the odds for the international, while local rivals Manchester City are unlikely to be able to tempt the player without the offer of Champions League football.

The Frenchman has been embroiled in scandal of late having been romantically linked with an under-age vice girl, who he admitted to having paid for sexual services with when the girl was 17-years-old. The 27-year-old is ready to start a new page in life and is aware of the interest from West London club Chelsea and Spanish giants Real Madrid. The prospect of linking up with Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka, and co at the Bernabeu does excite the Frenchman, however the a move to Premier League double winner Chelsea is also a viable alternative, with the Blues having courted the player under Jose Mourinho, Avram Grant and Luis Felipe Scolari.

Chelsea are looking at strengthening their forward line with owner Roman Ambramovich reportedly eager to bring in one big name transfer, with the blues being linked with moves for Kaka, Sergio Aguero, Alexandre Pato and Luis Suarez in recent weeks. Carlo Ancelotti could lose Joe Cole and Michael Ballack on free transfers with the likes of Ricardo Carvalho, Deco, Paulo Ferreira, and Juliano Belletti all expected to leave the club this summer.

However, while Chelsea are looking to spend this summer Real Madrid are eager to strengthen their title tilt next term and the Madrid Chiefs have made Ribery their number 1 target according to reports in Spain. Sports bookmaker SKY BET have cut the odds on the Galacticos making them the favorites, however Chelsea are a close second setting the scene for a two – tug of war between the two clubs for the talented Frenchman’s signature.

Chelsea Set To Move For Promising Rennes Midfielder Sylvain Marveaux

Chelsea are set to move for rising French star Sylvain Marveaux, according to Ouest France.

The 23 year-old shone for Rennes last season and helped himself to 10 goals and seven assists from attacking midfield. This form has reportedly led the Blues France-based scout Guy Hillon to recommend the player to manager Carlo Ancelotti.

Marveaux is supposedly ready to travel to London next week to meet the club's hierarchy and discuss personal terms about the move.

Lampard Not For Sale, Says Chelsea Boss

There is no danger of Frank Lampard defecting to Real Madrid or anywhere else this summer, according to Carlo Ancelotti.

The Chelsea boss has quickly appreciated the importance of the midfielder to his team's fortunes and also the bond the player has with the club.

"This is a joke," said the Italian of suggestions Lampard might be tempted by a different challenge next season.

"Lampard will stay here. When I started last season, there was a problem with John Terry for Manchester City no? Every time I said 'No, John Terry will stay here because he's important and I don't want to do the same with Frank Lampard. He will stay here.
"I know him very well. I know how he is feeling with this club, with his team-mates and how he is important for the supporters and it is very difficult for him to think to change.

"He is very important to us. There are not other players who can score 27 goals in a season."