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Terry, the Maldini of Stamford Bridge

2009-07-06T13:10:24+01:00

John Terry is a Blue for ever. So says his new manager Carlo Ancelotti, who was in fine form at his first Stamford Bridge press conference. "No, John Terry won't be captain next season," teased the Italian when the predictable question was raised amid mounting speculation that the defender was on his way to Manchester City. Ancelotti, speaking his newly-learnt English with cool authority, not only said that Terry would be "at Chelsea for ever", but also compared him favourably with AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini. Ancelotti said: "Terry is very close to Maldini for professionalism, for quality, and he...

F1 gossip column... Woman driver in F1

2009-07-06T09:43:44+01:00

Our F1 insider is back to bring all you fuel-junkies more gossip from the pit lane. In the latest rumour in this week's F1 gossip column, he reveals the sport may be on the verge of getting a woman driver next year. Check out his round-up and send in your thoughts using the boxes below.

Latest transfer rumours (Mon July 6)

2009-07-06T07:58:19+01:00

Orange brings you the pick of the day's transfer tittle-tattle from the papers throughout the transfer window. You can also click here to check out the biggest completed deals. - Chelsea will consider selling captain John Terry to Manchester City if they receive a £40m offer (widely reported) - Terry and Man City boss Mark Hughes were spotted in the same Dubai hotel complex last week, while Barcelona defender Carlos Puyol is a back-up alternative if the Eastlands club fail to land the England skipper (The Sun) - Arsenal have slapped a £40m price-tag on Cesc Fabregas as they brace...