Chelsea Transfers: Debunking 5 Ridiculous Summer Rumours

By Joseph Dempsey / July 8, 2013

apparently on his way to Stamford Bridge, as was Joao Moutinho. Of course, naturally, and predictably, both ended up elsewhere. The summer transfer window officially opened at the start of the month, and we're bracing ourselves for yet another spate of speculation regarding the top four Premier League teams. For Chelsea, bankrolled by the oligarch that is Roman Abramovich, we expect no exceptions. But as addictive as the transfer window can be, it is important to separate the fact from the fiction and examine which rumours are feasible and which are just pure nonsense. Here, we look to do just that, as we debunk 5 ridiculous summer rumours surrounding the Europa League winners. Click "Next" below to begin.