Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti insists Ashley Cole will be at the club next season and also appears to rule out a move for Liverpool’s Fernando Torres.

Brazilian club Fluminense are set to confirm the signing of Juliano Belletti following his release by Chelsea.

Chelsea assistant manager Ray Wilkins believes Michael Essien and John Mikel Obi will be fit for the start of the Premier League season on 14 August.

Centre-back Tomas Kalas, 17, signs for Chelsea but will stay with Czech club Sigma Olomuc on loan next season.

Premier League champions Chelsea sign Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun on a three-year deal.

Ex-Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack re-signs for former club Bayer Leverkusen on a two-year deal.

Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka signs a one-year contract extension.