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Mexes speculation dismissed

Philippe Mexes' agent has played down suggestions the Roma defender could be set to join Chelsea.

Monday's gossip column

Roma defender Philippe Mexes rules out move to Chelsea, plus other rumours

Chelsea legend Zola convinced Aquilani about Liverpool move

Liverpool signing Alberto Aquilani admits he was convinced about moving to England by West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola. read more

Buffon excited about Juventus title prospects

Juventus goalkeeper Gigi Buffon says there's plenty for fans to be excited about this season. read more

Stoke ready to sell Liverpool, Man Utd target Shawcross

Stoke City boss Tony Pulis is resigned to selling defender Robert Shawcross before the summer market shuts. read more

Atletico Madrid tell Chelsea Aguero offer has come too late

Atletico Madrid will not consider any offer from Chelsea this week for striker Sergio Aguero. read more

Espanyol eyeing Lazio pair Stendardo, De Silvestri

Espanyol are shopping in Italy to boost their defensive options.Lazio pair Lorenzo De Silvestri and Guglielmo Stendardo have both attracted enquiries from Espanyol in recent days. read more

Sam Wallace: Shevchenko remains unabashed amid embarrassment of riches

Sometimes it's difficult to say what is the biggest waste of money Roman Abramovich has tolerated at Chelsea. The big, bronze-coloured academy that never produces any players? Or the man inside the academy, Frank Arnesen, who buys lots of kids who aren't good enough to play for Chelsea? Or is it...