Premier League - Paper round: Chelsea in for Vieira

Eurosport - Tue, 06 Oct 09:05:00 2009

Patrick Vieira was spotted in the stands at Stamford Bridge at the weekend, but just what significance did the former Arsenal midfielder's presence there have?

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Well, The Sun claims that Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti sees the France international as a possible replacement for Michael Essien and John Obi Mikel when the pair head off to play in the African Nations Cup in January.

Vieira has made no secret of his desire to quit Internazionale - he has not featured for Jose Mourino's side this season - and a return to the Premier League is a clear option.

Of course his arrival at the Bridge would very much depend on Chelsea's appeal over their transfer ban, which at the moment prohibits them from signing anyone for the next two transfer windows.

Should the appeal be successful, Chelsea are likely to compete with Arsenal for the 33-year-old's signature.

David Sullivan, who is quitting Birmingham as Carson Yeung takes over at St Andrews, wants to buy West Ham - but only for a bargain price, considering the massive debts the club have (Daily Mirror).

Alex Ferguson's outburst about Alan Wiley looks like having serious implications, and not just for the Manchester United manager, whom the FA have asked to explain himself.

The Daily Mail reports that the official is set to go the same way as Anders Frisk - into retirement. Friends of the referee have claimed that the episode has left him considering walking away from the sport.

United starlet Danny Welbeck is set to break into the big-time with a new £12,000 a week deal. The 18-year-old has impressed Ferguson and will be rewarded with a four-year contract (The Sun).

Across town, Manchester City are tracking Lyon youngster Miralem Pjanic, who impressed for the French side on Champions League duty against Debrecen last week. "I am happy other clubs are showing an interest," the £5 million-rated 19-year-old said in The Sun.

The Times leads on its back page with 'Fury over England TV blackout', helpfully noting what we can all watch for free - Harry Hill's TV Burp and The X Factor and New You've Been Framed - while England's game against Ukraine is shown on the internet at a cost of up to £11.99.

Everybody's favourite Premier League footballer Jimmy Bullard (remember him?) is set to make his comeback for Hull City tonight in a reserve game against Bolton following surgery on his knee (Daily Mirror).

Fulham's American contingent could be further bolstered as boss Roy Hodgson is eyeing a swoop for Brek Shea, the FC Dallas defender who would cost around £2m (The Sun).

And finally, Gary Megson has slammed the door in the face of Middlesbrough, who wanted to sign Andy O'Brien on loan to boost their promotion bid. Meanwhile, Boro midfielder Gary O'Neil is set to be subjected to a £2m bid from Fulham (Daily Mirror).

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  1. Lol im a chelsea fan and this is shocking

    and to post­ #34think of the last back up player we signed. He was­ bogging and a waste of wages

    Miniero

    From Levi, on Wed 7 Oct 6:56AM

  2. i agree wt comment from esther, the FA give too much­ respect to him. poor other manager....

    From TOMAS, on Wed 7 Oct 1:52AM

  3. ha fergie does be out of breath chewing his gum 4 f uck­ sake to much whiskey the night before thats what had em­ all p issed of.

    From sirkeithbrennan, on Wed 7 Oct 12:43AM

  4. post31..w.anker4life..if you scratch that peanut brain­ i'm sure you might remember the
    has been utd signed­ on temp basis'henrik larsson,oh and lets not forget­ one other has
    been you know him micheal(tampax in one­ week out for three)owen..so get a clue before
    you make­ comments about others..and while your at it put a­ tampax in your mouth bcos
    you seem to make a c.unt out­ of yourself on a regular basis...

    From walt jabasco, on Wed 7 Oct 12:41AM

  5. i know chelsea have the transfer ban'but do we­ really need him??with the african cup to
    come we have­ the strength in depth,deco,joe­ cole,ballack,moluda,lampard,sturridge,
    ivanovic,hutchin­ son,bosingwa,so there is enough quality to get us­ through until the
    african contingent return hopefully­ injury free.

    From walt jabasco, on Wed 7 Oct 12:33AM

  6. he cant join chelsea cuz there transfer thing

    From Adam, on Tue 6 Oct 11:31PM

  7. Over the years Chelsea have signed a number of players­ at towards the end of there career and they have turned­ out to be stars, Hughes, Zola, and atm Anelka so having­ another as back-up may turn out to be a good decision

    From dominatormh, on Tue 6 Oct 11:01PM

  8. Just what Chelsea need, an experienced older player.­ Oh! Hang on haven't they got ten of those­ already????

    From brooksie6870, on Tue 6 Oct 10:14PM

  9. fergurson should shut his big sweaty gob w++++r

    From stephen, on Tue 6 Oct 9:36PM

  10. WHO??????.....NAH,HE'S A HAS BEEN......

    From Those Rats likes Bin dippin for free Cheeseburger, on Tue 6 Oct 9:22PM

  11. Welbeck breaking into the big time??? Must be a joke.­ Did you see the way he played during the weekend. He­ was a lost child in mid-field. Give us a break.­ He's good no doubt but into the big time???
    #15­ Bajulai. It wasn't a long time ago that some­ Arsenal fans were complaining that AW was not spending­ enough.
    Hope Alan Wiley stays on. Good refs are­ difficult to get nowadays. And he's one of the good­ ones.

    From cokrowinoto, on Tue 6 Oct 9:00PM

  12. Viera was in England and opted to watch­ Liverpool/Chelsea to make people wonder,but he was to­ go to the 13 years at Arsenal birthday of Wenger,along­ with Henry and many others we haven't seen.
    And in­ place of injured Denilson,he possibly has a spot at­ Arsenal

    From coolworld, on Tue 6 Oct 8:11PM

  13. WASTE OF MONEY IF THEY BUY HIM.HE DOSNT EVEN MAKE THE­ FIRST TEAM IN INTER-MILAN THE DEFENDERS TIME IS­ GONE.LOOK FOR A BETTER PLAYER TO COVER JOHN MIKEL AND­ ESSIEN

    From efozia, on Tue 6 Oct 8:03PM

  14. Chelsea are banned form transfers so how can they line­ anyone up??? media...they talk some sh.t

    From Koppite 1973, on Tue 6 Oct 8:03PM

  15. no i think viera would like to play for a club he likes­ and understands. be it inter or arsenal or whoever.

    From Tom, on Tue 6 Oct 7:55PM

  16. Strong strong smh at the sun

    From GullyGang, on Tue 6 Oct 7:53PM

  17. viera would prefer to be surrounded by men in a team­ and not toddlers, no matter how brilliant such toddlers­ may appear to be.

    From adebayobello01, on Tue 6 Oct 7:49PM

  18. What a load of @#$%, why the Media always tells lies.­ Vieira has played for us this season (FACT) so why The­ Sun says he has not? Just because a man shows up in the­ stadium to watch a match it always means he wants to­ sign for them? if this is true then maybe Capello wants­ to put his football boots on again and play for all the­ EPL teams as he has been watching the games, what­ retards.
    I am an Inter fan and would be surprised if he­ left as he is starting to look good for us and does not­ play like a typical 33 year old. Never say never in­ football but I hope he stays he still has something to­ offer.

    From Diehard Italian Fan, on Tue 6 Oct 7:28PM

  19. liverpool r in dire need of a player like vieira­ chelsea cant buy anyone even on appeal they wil stil b­ banned for january window at the very least if vieira­ goes to any big club it wil b either arsenal r­ liverpool song goes to african nations in january so­ having vieira for the 2nd half of season is not a bad­ idea

    From paraigh, on Tue 6 Oct 7:22PM

  20. Fabregas can kick Viera all over the park, no worries.

    From Iain, on Tue 6 Oct 7:01PM
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