Sergio Aguero, Aaron Lennon and Chelsea's Top 10 January transfer targets now ban is lifted
Chelsea are officially back in transfer business after their two-window ban was lifted by the Court of Arbitration for Sport pending an appeal.
The ruling means the Blues will almost certainly be big spenders in the January window, stockpiling talent which would have to see them through until summer 2011 if the worst happen.
But who will they choose? Here Football Spy's Darren Lewis takes you through their most likely targets...
Sergio Aguero (Atletico Madrid ) Chelsea have been consistently linked with him over the past few months as they seek African Nations cover for Didier Drogba. Chances of Chelsea signing him: 4 out of 5
Read Guillem Balague on why any Chelsea move for Aguero would be complicated
Gary Cahill (Bolton) Would provide much-needed cover in central defence and fits in with Blues director of football Frank Arnesen's philosophy of keeping a British core to the team. Bolton, heavily in debt, would bow down before Roman Abramovich's wallet. Chances: 3/5
Goran Pandev (Lazio) Has fallen out with his Italian club and they will be eager to sell him before his contract expires in the summer. Chances: 3/5
Read Inter Milan's president Massimo Moratti on Chelsea transfer target Goran Pandev
Jack Rodwell (Everton ) Already linked with Manchester City and Manchester United, the 18-year-old is versatile enough to play in central midfield or the middle of defence. Chances: 3/5
Angel de Maria (Benfica) Manchester United and Liverpool are already looking at the man Diego Maradona is tipping to become a global superstar - and Chelsea are always keen to gazump their rivals. Chances: 4/5
Read our profile of Chelsea transfer target Angel Di Maria
James Milner (Aston Villa) Young, English and versatile. Can fill in at left-back, as he did for England recently. Chances: 2/5
Patrick Vieira (Inter Milan) Needs a move to guarantee his World Cup place - he was dropped from France's qualifying squad - and could get a chance to shine while Michael Essien is at the African Nations Cup. Chances: 4/5
Read Chelsea transfer target Patrick Vieira on his dwindling World Cup chances with France
Aaron Lennon (Spurs) Arnesen is a long-term admirer of the speedy right winger, who looks to have fallen out with Harry Redknapp after refusing tom play on against Stoke. Chances: 3/5
David Villa (Valencia) Spanish club's money worries mean they may have to cash in on him partner David Silva. Again, a move for him would put United's noses out of joint and test whether the Glazers will spend any more of the Ronaldo cash. Chances: 4/5
Read our profile of Chelsea transfer target David Villa
Ashley Young (Aston Villa) Arnesen loves him and Young appears to be ready to move on in the summer. Would fill a Chelsea hole down the right. Chances: 3/5
Which classic football manager are you? Take our test
Follow MirrorFootball on Twitter for breaking news, the latest opinions and fun stuff throughout the day
Get the best priced tickets to the best games at Mirror Tickets.
Win two tickets to see Fulham vs Man City with Mirror Football.
Post to :
Column
How Barnsley have left me with the strangest feeling
Ian Winwood 10:02 19/03/10With something like 10 games remaining in the current season, this week I found myself experiencing ... Read More+
Column
Sorry Plymouth, but you've got to go
Ian Winwood 10:01 19/03/10I don’t suppose by saying this that I’m going to make too many friends in the south west of England,... Read More+
Column
Why Sol Campbell is my hero of the week
Ian Winwood 10:00 19/03/10The hero of the week award this Friday goes to the admittedly unlikely figure of Sol Campbell. For t... Read More+
Blog
Should Zamora be in England's World Cup squad?
Mirror Football Blog 09:49 19/03/10Bobby Zamora had another great game for Fulham last night as the Cottagers knocked Italian giants Ju... Read More+
Blog
Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Friday's papers
Football Spy 09:33 19/03/10From today's Daily Mirror:Robinho set for early City return due to Santos salary row Riera banished ... Read More+
Blog
MirrorFootball's Best XI: Beardies
Football Banter 09:00 19/03/10After the soaraway successes of our Baldy XI and our Ginga XI, this week we want your help to compil... Read More+
Column
Why Rooney gets my vote over Messi in the shoot-out of the super strikers
Jermain Defoe 23:02 18/03/10They are two fantastic players who leave you running out of superlatives. But despite Leo Messi's fa... Read More+
Column
Why I'm thrilled Robbie Keane is scoring for Celtic, and am daring to dream about Cup glory
Jermain Defoe 23:01 18/03/10I was delighted to see Robbie Keane's hat-trick for Celtic in the 3-0 win over Kilmarnock the other... Read More+
Blog
Exclusive Carlton Cole interview: Injuries, West Ham's relegation battle and the World Cup
Mirror Football Blog 23:00 18/03/10Carlton Cole claims he is winning the battle against his wounded knee after support from fellow pati... Read More+
Blog
Whatever happened to the Crazy Gang?
Mirror Football Blog 23:00 18/03/10Dean Holdsworth is carving a new career for himself in management at non-league Newport County. What... Read More+
Blog
How the Wally with the Brolly is making the biggest comeback since Sinatra in Holland
Mirror Football Blog 23:00 18/03/10Steve McClaren is happy to follow Sir Bobby Robson's route redemption. Like Robson, McClaren headed ... Read More+
Column
Why I'm gutted for my pal Becks, the best example for young players there is
Jermain Defoe 23:00 18/03/10"Like everyone else up and down the country I am gutted for David Beckham. I texted him earlier this... Read More+
