Friday evening round up @ Chelsea linked to £30m striker, Wenger ponders Drogba move, Italians interested in Cahill

Chelsea lead the race to sign £30million striker

Chelsea are leading the race to sign Ivorian talent Seydou Doumbia.

Wenger defends RVB role

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has denied claims by club legend Dennis Bergkamp that captain Robin van Persie is best served playing behind the striker.

Villas Boas: I won’t be around for long

Andre Villas-Boas admits doesn’t intend to embark on a lengthy career in management.

Pardew in bullish mood ahead of Spurs clash

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has laid down the gauntlet ahead of Sunday's mouth-watering tie with Tottenham by inisisting his side fear nobody.

Arsenal consider Drogba move

Reports emerging this morning suggest Arsenal could make a surprising move for Chelsea forward Didier Drogba.

Chelsea ponder South American defender

Chelsea have again been linked with Atletico Madrid defender Diego Godin.

Wenger relaxed over defensive woes 

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has called for calm with Bacary Sagna sidelined for three months with a broken leg.

Liverpool legend admits Anfield factor

Liverpool hero Alan Hansen believes the Anfield crowd will be a factor in their clash with Manchester United.

Italian giants showing interest in Cahill

Italian clubs Juventus and Inter Milan are both believed to be considering making offers for Bolton defender Gary Cahill.