![Fernando Torres joined Chelsea from Liverpool for £50m in January 2011… Fernando Torres’ Chelsea misery continued last weekend, with another […]](http://maxcdn.fanatix.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Fernando-Torres-Chelsea.jpg "(Video) Watch Chelsea’s Fernando Torres strike another pre-season blunder")
Fernando Torres’ Chelsea misery continued last weekend, with another glaring pre-season miss – this time during the 3-0 defeat against German side Werder Bremen.
The Spanish striker received the ball, under very little pressure, inside the Bremen penalty area and, rather than trying to control possession, he attempted a first-time shot – blazing the ball high over the crossbar from ten yards out.
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Man Utd AND Chelsea rejected as Joao Miranda opts to stay at Atletico Madrid
MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea have been handed a
massive blow as defensive target Joao Miranda has decided to remain
with Atletico Madrid.
STAYING PUT: Miranda has reportedly decided to remain with Atletico Madrid [GETTY]
United are working on a number of defensive targets and Miranda was thought to be high on Louis van Gaal's hit list.
Miranda had feared a Southampton-style exodus but with the recent arrivals of Mario Mandzukic and Antoine Griezmann he has had his fears put to bed.
Barcelona were also interested in making a move as they continue rebuilding their defensive unit following the retirement of Carlos Puyol.
It is believed that Chelsea had launched a £20m bid which fell short of Miranda's £24m release clause but the Blues were unwilling to go higher given the defender's age.
Christian Atsu's loan move to Everton hits a snag as Chelsea Chelsea want assurances winger will play
- Everton keen to sign Christian Atsu on loan
- Chelsea want assurances that the Ghanaian will play regularly in the Premier League
- Roberto Martinez reluctant to give guarantees
Everton are still hopeful of completing a loan move for Christian Atsu despite the swoop hitting a stumbling block.
The
winger looked set for a temporary switch to Goodison Park towards the
end of last week, but the move has hit a snag over the level of playing
time Atsu will be guaranteed on Merseyside.
Chelsea
want assurances that the Ghanaian will play regularly in the Premier
League next season ahead of his return to Stamford Bridge for the
2015-16 season.
Target: Everton are still hopeful of signing Christian Atsu on loan
Roberto Martinez, however, is reluctant to offer such guarantees, something that has cast doubt over the deal.
Both clubs are still open to the deal taking place, but the issue must be resolved before the move can be ratified.
Stumbling block: Chelsea want assurances from Everton's that Atsu will play regularly
The Ghana international joined Chelsea last September but was immediately loaned out to feeder club Vitesse Arnhem.
Sunderland in for Eto'o after striker snubs West Ham contract offer
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The Cameroon striker, who took part in his fourth World Cup in Brazil this summer, is available on a free transfer following his release from Chelsea.
The 33-year-old's agent, Claudio Vigorelli, had been in talks with the West Ham hierarchy about a one-year deal with an option on a further year.
However, contrary to recent reports, talkSPORT have been told by sources in Italy the offer made to the ex-Barcelona star fell short of expectations.
Eto'o, who hit nine goals in 21 appearances for Chelsea last term, wants to remain in the Premier League and has already declined lucrative offers from Middle East clubs and Turkish giants Besiktas.
The four-time African Player of the Year is prepared to take a big pay cut to stay in England despite claims of excessive wage demands.
now ready to step in and offer Eto'o a contract.
The Black Cats boss is keen to add experience to his strikeforce and is hoping to convince Eto'o to move to the north east.
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