SUNDERLAND are close to securing a deal for Chelsea midfielder Marco van Ginkel, according to reports. Sunderland are reportedly confident of securing a loan deal for Marco van Ginkel Black Cats boss Dick Advocaat is desperate to strengthen his squad after their brush with relegation last season and Van Ginkel is high on his wish-list. According to the Metro, Sunderland are in pole position ...Full Story »

AC Milan picked up their first win in more than a month to deal Roma's Champions League qualification hopes a blow at the San Siro with a 2-1 victory. Marco van Ginkel's first goal in Italian football gave the Rossoneri the lead before Mattia Destro, on loan at Milan from Roma, scored against his employers to double the hosts' lead. Francesco Totti pulled one back from the penalty spot, but th...Full Story »

JOHN TERRY clearly doesn't mind swapping his boots for a pair of flip-flops this summer as the Chelsea captain enjoys a well deserved vacation with his wife and two kids. John Terry is enjoying his family holiday in Greece Terry released pictures of him and wife Toni basking in the summer sun - far from the intense pressure that has gripped England in Sao Paulo. The 33-year-old will understan...Full Story »

Chelsea fear Marco van Ginkel has suffered a cruciate ligament injury that will keep him out for the rest of the season after he was taken off at Swindon in their 2-0 Capital One Cup win at Swindon on Tuesday night. Van Ginkel tried to play on after suffering the injury in the first half but was replaced by Ramires – also taken off at half-time with injury – midway through the first...Full Story »

The Blues believe that the 20-year-old, who scored eight times as Vitesse Arnhem secured Europa League football, is capable of holding down a midfield spot straight away Chelsea are set to make Marco van Ginkel the first signing of Jose Mourinho's second spell at Stamford Bridge. A deal has already been put in place to bring the Netherlands Under-21s international, one of the finest emerging...Full Story »