Galatasaray's Didier Drogba scores his teams first goal of the game from the penalty spot

Gervinho looks set to complete long-awaited move to Roma after arriving in Italian capital

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Didier Drogba returns to haunt Arsenal as Galatasaray win Emirates Cup

North Londoner's hunt for a trophy goes on as former Chelsea striker seals turnaround for Turkish side

Cesc Fabregas scores Barcelona's sixth goal against Santos in the pre-season Gamper Cup

Transfer news: Gerardo Martino deals another blow to Manchester United after he confirms Cesc Fabregas will not leave Barcelona

New Barcelona boss was speaking after the midfielder scored a double against Brazilian side Santos

Chelsea: Latest transfer rumours and completed deals

All the ins and outs at Stamford Bridge and the latest summer transfer speculation surrounding the club

Jose Mourinho said he is calm about signing Rooney

Transfer news: Reaction of Manchester United fans could dictate future of Chelsea target Wayne Rooney

Striker could make his judgement on his reception in United's next two pre-season friendlies next week

Hugo Campagnaro was sent-off for this horror challenge on Chelsea captain John Terry

Chelsea 2 Inter Milan 0 match report: John Terry involved in horror tackle as Jose Mourinho beats former side

Hugo Campagnaro is shown a straight red card for a dangerous challenge on Chelsea captain

Chelsea playmaker Oscar

Chelsea 2 Inter Milan 0 match report: Oscar and Eden Hazard on target as Jose Mourinho defeats former team in Indianapolis

20 members of the Chelsea squad got a run out during the game

Rio Ferdinand and Patrice Evra of Manchester United visits Manley Beach as part of their pre-season tour

Rio Ferdinand targeting FA Cup with Manchester United

The defender has never lifted the trophy

Peter Cech, Mark Schwarzer, Henrique Hilario and Jamal Blackman warm-up

Henrique Hilario signs new one-year contract with Chelsea

Goalkeeper looked set to be released

Jose Mourinho and Wayne Rooney

Transfer news: Chelsea set to return with £40m bid for Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney

The England striker has made the Blues his first-choice destination as he looks for an exit from Old Trafford

Lewis Baker in action for Chelsea

Chelsea youngsters impress in pre-season victory as senior squad prepare for Inter Milan friendly

A youthful looking Blues squad ran out 5-1 winners over Northern Premier League side Ilkeston on Tuesday

Fernando Torres

Transfer news: Valencia could bid for Chelsea striker Fernando Torres should Tottenham complete signing of Roberto Soldado - reports

Valencia newspaper Superdeporte are reporting that the Spanish club could make a £25m bid for Torres to try and replace out-going striker

Manchester United look set to lose out on capturing Cesc Fabregas

Transfer news round-up: Gareth Bale to Real Madrid; Cesc Fabregas top of the agenda at Manchester United; Chelsea not interested in selling David Luiz

We select today's top transfer stories plus bring you a club-by-club guide to the latest rumours

Wayne Rooney was said to be ‘angry and confused’

Transfer news: Chelsea will delay new bid for Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney until next week - reports

Suggestion that a second bid will be held-back due to Rio Ferdinand's testimonial on August 9

David Luiz spent four years with Benfica before joining Chelsea in January 2011

Chelsea transfer news: Pep Guardiola steps up interest in taking David Luiz to Bayern Munich

The Brazilian is also reported to be wanted by Barcelona, but Jose Mourinho insists he does not want to sell

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