Chelsea’s teenage defender Jeffrey Bruma signs a new contract keeping him at the club until 2014.

Chelsea’s Portuguese full-back Paulo Ferreira retires from international football at the age of 31.

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti hails a professional display from his players after the champions keep up their 100% record with a 2-0 victory over Stoke.

Chelsea complete the signing of Brazil international midfielder Ramires from Benfica on a four-year deal.

Defender Ricardo Carvalho joins Real Madrid from Chelsea in a £6.7m deal after passing a medical.

Brazilian side Fluminense announce they have signed Deco from Chelsea, although the Premier League club are yet to confirm his departure.

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti denies that he has lined up Benfica defender Fabio Coentrao as a replacement for Ashley Cole.