Chelsea Transfer News: Demba Ba Is Hulk Alternative

Chelsea will activate Newcastle United striker Demba Ba's £7.5 million transfer release clause this week after being priced out of a move for flamboyant Porto forward Hulk.

By Matt Holmes /

to meet with Newcastle boss Alan Pardew today to discuss his future after Turkish giants Galatasary and Fenerbache activated his release clause. Galatasary are believed to have pulled out of a move because of Ba's excessive wage demands but Fenerbache are still in the race with more clubs expected to make offers this week. Setanta also says Malaga striker Salomon Rondon is also a possibility but he could come to pricey for a move to Stamford Bridge.

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