Madrid at the double to block Blues bid for Ribery and £40m Villa

05 June 2009 21:55
Chelsea must compete with Real Madrid for Franck Ribery and David Villa, having already been beaten to Kaka's signature by Madrid, who are expected to unveil him next week. [LNB]The Blues would pay £40m for Valencia's Villa but the striker would prefer to stay in Spain. [LNB] Prime rib: Chelsea will have to battle Real Madrid and Barcelona in their bid to sign Bayern Munich star Franck Ribery[LNB]Bayern midfielder Ribery is also wanted by Barcelona, who are ready to offer Alex Hleb in part-exchange. [LNB]Chelsea may be forced to look down their list of targets to Aston Villa's Ashley Young and Middlesbrough's Adam Johnson. [LNB] London calling: Chelsea could enter the market for Aston Villa winger Ashley Young[LNB]Striker Daniel Sturridge will join from Manchester City, Middlesbrough's Ross Turnbull is expected to sign as a back-up goalkeeper and the club also lead the race for Charlton midfielder Jonjo Shelvey. [LNB]  Madrid madness! Real chief Perez wants Chelsea target Ribery - as well as Kaka and Manchester United star RonaldoSplash out on Chelsea's fantasy football team, Lampard tells AbramovichTHE INSIDER - Simon Jones with the best transfer gossip on the webCHELSEA FC

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