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Chelsea Drogba’s Return is a Step Closer, as Mourinho Eyes Filipe Luis, Cavani

Didier Drogba could be set for a return to Stamford Bridge after the Blues moved a step closer to making space for the Ivory Coast veteran.

Out of favour striker Demba Ba is set to join Beskitas on a season-long loan, paving way for Drogba’s return as a player – coach.

Filipe Luis is set to complete his switch to west London after reports from Spain indicated he will be jetting to England for a medical.

Blues boss Jose Mourinho has earmarked the Atletico Madrid ace as the ideal man to replace Ashley Cole as the Blues’ No.1 left-back.

Chelsea are on alert after reports that Edinson Cavani is desperate for a switch to the Premier League this summer.

Jose Mourinho is lining up a swoop for France and Real Madrid star Raphael Varane.

The Blues boss is on the lookout for a replacement central defender after selling David Luiz to PSG for £50m.

The Portuguese looks set to miss out on a reunion with Germany ace Sami Khedira, however, with the Real Madrid man set to join Arsenal for £23m.

The Blues have given up hope of signing Liverpool target Lazar Markovic this summer.

The Benfica ace is set to complete a £20m switch to Anfield within days after Chelsea abandoned their pursuit of the player.