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Vitesse Arnhem have resigned Chelsea defender Patrick van Aanholt on a season-long loan. The Dutch left-back has agreed his third spell with the Eredivisie club having also spent time in his homeland in the second half of the 2011/2012 season, along with all of the last campaign. Van Aanholt, 22, is highly rated at Chelsea, who on Friday signed midfielder Marco van Ginkel from Vitesse, but he would face tough competition for places with Ashley Cole and Ryan Bertrand. A statement on Vitesse's official website read: "Patrick van Aanholt will play again next season at Vitesse. "The 22-year-old defender is hired for a season from Chelsea Football Club. Van Aanholt begins his third season in Arnhem." Click here to view the article

Chelsea midfielder Oriol Romeu would consider a return to Spain with Valencia, according to compatriot Sergio Canales. Canales, who currently plays for Valencia, told Superdeporte: "I have spoken to Oriol and I say sincerely that he is very taken by the option of Valencia. The squad is perfect for a player to progress." The news follows Chelsea's signings of Dutch sensation Marco van Ginkel and reported interest in Roma's Daniele De Rossi, both of whom play in midfield. This would make it increasingly difficult for Romeu to break into the first team, therefore it is believed that Chelsea are willing to let him leave on loan. Valencia are not the only club chasing Romeu, as Celta Vigo are also reportedly interested. The 21-year-old has featured 22 times during his Chelsea career since signing from Barcelona in 2011; most of those appearances came under former boss Andre Villas-Boas. However, he fell out of favour under Roberto Di Matteo, while injury limited his opportunities during Rafael Benitez's tenure. It is believed that Mourinho sees Romeu as dispensable, hence allowing him to leave on loan and pursuing other targets. Click here to view the article

New Chelsea Jose Mourinho boss is closing in on the signing of Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso this summer, according to the Daily Star. Mourinho had given up hope of bringing the Spanish international with him to West London from the Spanish capital but Real’s interest in signing Real Sociedad star Asier Illarramendi could pave the way for Alonso’s exit. The 31 year old is still considered one of the best central midfield men in the world and would fill a void in the Chelsea side that was filled by the likes of David Luiz, Ramires and John Obi Mikel last season. Mourinho is wasting no time in forming his own side at Stamford Bridge as he looks to thrust the Blues back into the title race this season. Alonso still has a lot of affection towards Liverpool where he made his name under Rafa Benitez but a final chance to get a big move under his belt may be too hard to turn down. Click here to view the article

Forgot to mention if anybody wants to write any missing player profiles or update existing let me know.

Is it really came up in a google search.

The archives have been coded now. Also added players list to the profiles making it easier to navigate.

I know I haven't had time to edit the templates.

Twitter api has changed not had time to update it

Profiles have been updated. http://www.talkchelsea.net/players/

Cheers for all your comments guys.

Cheers to who ever just purchased items from the kitbag adverts, earnt the site commission.

Hi I've been making a new main site, made it completely from scratch so there may be errors. Not all of the pages have been updated yet. Check it out. http://www.talkchelsea.net/ http://www.talkchelsea.net/club/manager/ http://www.talkchelsea.net/matchday/getting-to-stamford-bridge/ http://www.talkchelsea.net/transfers/arrivals/2012/ New article layout. http://www.talkchelsea.net/_/articles/a-different-perspective-r254 If you have written articles for us fill out the bio in your profile as ive made 'about the author boxes' Also IPB (the forum software) are using us as an example. http://www.invisionpower.com/apps/content/

Looking through my old photos, one from 2004/05 season before the Crystal Palace game. I must of been about 16.

I noticed that since I upgraded, ill fix it later.

Why? His English, young, has Premier League experience, and is a very good goalkeeper. Cant understand why anyone would be against this..

Apparently we've made a bid for Norwich keeper John Ruddy.

Boldness is coming from @Sh0n3x sig, bold tag missing.

Me and the little man.

1-0 Pedro Edit: Lugano OG

Is me, come to think of it i did have blonde highlights back then. That with the sun making it look blonder than it was

Never had blonde hair Yes

Working on new Talk Chelsea home page

Thanks!