Lippi plots a Chinese takeaway for Chelsea star
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is wanted by new Guangzhou manager Marcello Lippi.
The World Cup winning Italian was unveiled as the new boss of the mega-rich Chinese side, who are reportedly paying him more than £8m a season, on Thursday.
And they are now ready to back their manager with funds in the transfer market as he attempts to implement "Italian football concepts in China."
Exclusive – Vialli: Capello is a perfect fit for Chelsea
Gianluca Vialli believes Fabio Capello would be the perfect man for Chelsea – because of his experience of working with top clubs.
The former England manager has been linked with the Blues since Andre Villas-Boas’ departure from Stamford Bridge in March.
Video: Chelsea and Man City target scores acrobatic goal – take a bow, son!
On Wednesday, Europa League champions Atletico Madrid played Millionarios in a friendly in Bogota, Colombia, with man of the moment Radamel Falcao scoring this spectacular overhead kick to make it 1-0 against his former team after just three minutes. The Colombia striker impressed in Atletico's 2-1 win and it's little wonder teams like Chelsea and Man City are being linked with him.
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Roberto di Matteo best man for Chelsea – Marcel Desailly
Former Chelsea defender Marcel Desailly says Roberto di Matteo is the "best man" to take the Blues forward.Grant: ‘Di Matteo deserves to stay as Chelsea boss’
Former Blues boss believes the Italian has done enough to keep his job at Stamford Bridge
The Champions League finals’ greatest goals – volleys, lobs and a Liverpool legend
When Chelsea travel to Munich to play Bayern in the Champions League final we obviously hope to see a great game coupled with fantastic goals worthy of inclusion on this list. Check out our picks from previous finals.
LARS RICKEN: DORTMUND
DORTMUND 3-1 JUVENTUS (1997)
ZINEDINE ZIDANE: REAL
BAYERN LEVERKUSEN 1-2 REAL (2002)
Elliott: ‘Chelsea’s name is on the Champions League trophy’
Former Blues star believes his old club will be celebrating in Munich on Saturday night
Chelsea will beat weak Bayern – new signing Marko Marin
Chelsea's "better players" will expose Bayern Munich's "weak" defence in the Champions League final, says new Blues signing Marko Marin.Palmeri: Capello has had two sets of talks with Chelsea
CNN's Italian football correspondent discusses the possibility of the ex-England boss moving to Stamford Bridge.
He also discusses Alessandro Del Piero's future and a incredible swap deal which could involve Balotelli or Tevez in exchange for AC Milan star Zlatan Ibrahimovic.