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Roman Abramovich wants to offer former Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola a GBP;20 million-a-season contract to take over at Chelsea in the summer, ESPN can reveal.

Former England manager Glenn Hoddle has turned down an approach to become Ukraine manager, but the indications are that the one-time Chelsea and Spurs boss is ready for a surprise return to football management, ESPN understands.

Mark Clattenburg's future will become clear by Friday with the FA set to announce their long-awaited verdict on Chelsea's allegations of inappropriate language towards John Obi Mikel.

FIFPro and FIFA have announced a shortlist of 20 defenders for their 2012 World XI, with eight Premier League stars making the cut.

Rafa Benitez is in advanced negotiations to succeed Roberto Di Matteo as Chelsea manager, ESPN can reveal.

Chelsea have told ESPN that they have no intention of letting Ashley Cole go to Paris Saint-Germain, or any other top European club, in January.

Chelsea are set to sign Fluminense right-back Wallace for €5.5 million.

ESPN can reveal that Chelsea are conducting an internal enquiry led by independent legal counsel to deliver an objective view on whether the club should go ahead with a formal complaint to the FA on the conduct of referee Mark Clattenburg.

Ashley Cole and his representatives expect Chelsea to set up another round of contract negotiations before Christmas but the club have yet to make an improved offer to the England left-back, ESPN understands.

Former Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola is again being linked with a move to Chelsea after intimating that he could make his return to football in London.

Ashley Cole will not rule out the possibility of joining Manchester United when his Chelsea contract expires at the end of the season despite a raft of interest from abroad, ESPN understands.

Three clubs have indicated that they want to open pre-contract talks with Chelsea defender Ashley Cole, potentially sparking a big-money battle for his services.

Chelsea defender Ashley Cole has decided not to appeal the fine of GBP;90,000 handed to him by the Football Association as punishment for his foul-mouthed Twitter tirade against the organisation.

Anti-racism campaigner Lord Herman Ouseley wants Chelsea captain John Terry to play a prominent role in the battle to raise awareness against racial abuse in football.