Liverpool reject Chelsea bid for Fernando Torres

Liverpool have rejected an offer for star striker Fernando Torres from Premier League rivals Chelsea.

The 26-year-old has struggled for form so far this season but has scored nine goals in 25 appearances for the Reds. "Chelsea have made a bid for Fernando, which has been turned down.

ANCELOTTI'S £21M LUIZ SUAREZ CHANGE

CHELSEA are confident they have clinched the signing of centre-back David Luiz for £21m.

The impending transfer from Benfica will end manager Carlo Ancelotti’s search for a defender, which has been his priority in the window.

Luiz, 23, has been capped four times by Brazil and his arrival will give the Double winners a huge boost, as he can also play at left-back. The only drawback is that he has played for Benfi ca in the Champions League this season so won’t be eligible for Chelsea in that competition.

Mourinho wants Drogba

José Mourinho is planning a £20m offer for Chelsea’s Didier Drogba.

The Real Madrid boss wants to take his former striker to the Bernabeu.

But Mourinho will be told by Chelsea that their 32-year-old hitman is not for sale.

That will not stop Mourinho trying to snap him up, however, and Drogba’s agent, Thierno Seydi, has admitted that anything could still happen with his client before the end of the transfer window.

Seydi said: “Until the transfer window closes ­anything is possible with footballers.”

Nelsen agrees Rovers extension

Blackburn captain Ryan Nelsen has signed a two-year contract extension at Ewood Park. 

The deal on Friday could effectively keep the 32-year-old at the club for the rest of his career.

The news comes a day after Blackburn boss Steve Kean signed a contract extension to keep him in charge at Ewood Park until the summer of 2013.

Nelsen had been a huge fan of former boss Sam Allardyce and was upset following his recent departure, but is now fully behind Kean.

"It is a real positive that we are heading in the right direction," he told Sky Sports News concerning Kean's extension.

Arsenal v Wigan preview

Arsenal can keep pace with the Premier League leaders on Saturday with victory over Wigan.

In fact, should Manchester United come unstuck in their home date with Birmingham, the Gunners could clamber to the summit with three points against the Latics.

John Terry adds to Chelsea's injury fears

John Terry has given Chelsea a fresh injury scare to contend with as Frank Lampard also battles to prove his fitness for Monday's trip to Bolton.

The club had said Lampard should shake off a minor calf injury in time.

But manager Carlo Ancelotti admitted on Friday: "Lampard's having treatment. I don't know if he's available or not.