Chelsea consider deal for soon-to-be-out-of-contract Roma defender Philippe Mexes

01 October 2010 00:59
Chelsea are monitoring contract talks between Roma and their centre back Philippe Mexes. [LNB]The France defender, 28, is free to talk to foreign clubs from January 1 because his deal runs out next summer and a new one has yet to be agreed. [LNB] Feeling Blue: Philippe Mexes (left) is out of contract in the summer and free to talk to clubs from January[LNB]Mexes has captained France recently and is one of the candidates to keep the armband permanently under Laurent Blanc.[LNB]Having started just 17 games under Claudio Ranieri last season, the defender was the subject of several bids from leading Serie A clubs over the summer, including AC Milan.  [LNB] The bigger the stage, the happier I am: Chelsea's new star Gael Kakuta isn't feeling any pressureChanging of the guard: England not the only European giants to wield axeAncelotti to take charge in Arsenal clash despite death of his fatherCHELSEA FC

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