Big Signing - Michael Essien to AC Milan - Undisclosed

Michael Essien officially signed for Italian side AC Milan today for an undisclosed fee and a contract 17 months long. Michael was on loan to Real Madrid last season, as he struggled to get into the team at Chelsea. When he returned from loan Jose Mourinho joined him as he was appointed as the new Chelsea manager, following the sacking of Roberto Di Matteo. Jose described Michael as his son in a recent interview and returned by Michael naming him Dad. However it didn't come as a huge shock that the previous record signing for Chelsea in 2005 announced interest in a possible move to the Serie A team.

Although Essien was told he could happily stay at the club if he wanted to by Jose Mourinho he felt a move permanently would be best for him. The Ghanaian international, I believe, is a fantastic signing for AC Milan and as positive a move as it is for Michael himself as he deserves regular game time at a top team. He plays his position really well and I believe he will be an important member of the Milan team.
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Big Signing - Mohamed Salah to Chelsea - £11 million

Rumors have been on going this week between Mohamed and Chelsea and a deal is finally done as Basel receive around £11 million for the Egyptian Midfielder. The 21-year-old will be at Stanford Bridge until he's 26 due to agreeing a 5 and a half year contract. Salah came from Champions, Basel, he played 47 appearances and scored 9 goals at Basel.

On joining Chelsea Mohamed Salah said, "I'm very happy to sign for Chelsea. I hope I can make the Chelsea supporters happy and have a good career at the club for many years."

Manchester United signed Juan Mata last night for £37.1 million, which gained them a profit of £13.6 million, likely the funds for Salah. He joins the the other 2 new signings at Chelsea this season, Bertrand Traore & Nemanja Matic.

Salah has completed 9/10 of his take ons this season

Big Signing - Juan Mata to Manchester United - £37.1 million

Juan Mata has completed his record breaking move to Title holders Manchester United. The deal cost the red devils £37.1 million, beating the amount Chelsea paid for him in 2011. A contract agreed is said to run till 2018. We are expecting to seen the Spaniard in action straight away as united play Cardiff on Tuesday where we also see Ole Gunnar Solskjaer return to Old Trafford as the new Manager of Cardiff City.

This deal breaks United previous record for Rio Ferdinand