The Chelsea Daily Drivel

""He said he did not want to play. I find that very disappointing. We pay his wages and he has a responsibility to the club. We have a lot of supporters who idolise this club and love it.

We have a management team and people around who have been here a long time. They respect the club and like it as much as the supporters do. To do what he has done is totally disrespectful. Obviously people have been blowing in his ear. That goes on. I will have a chat with him.

We won't be giving him away and doing a deal because of what he has done. There has been interest from one or two clubs but nowhere near our valuation. We think he is a good goalkeeper and we want good players.""

""Chelsea's offer for Burdisso? No, I have received no proposal from the management of the London club about Burdisso, We will do everything to bring back Nicolas to Roma and we will try to reach an agreement for as long as we have opportunity and time to do it.""

""There are at least four clubs in for the player as well as the Bianconeri (Juventus) there are also Barcelona, Chelsea and Sevilla. In Italy there is also Fiorentina, Napoli and Roma that have always liked him, but it is outside their budget.""

""Park’s representatives were in London to meet Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti, sporting director Frank Arnesen and chief executive Ron Gourlay before the Blues’ season opener against West Brom to discuss a possible switch to the Premier League and negotiations were reportedly positive.

If Chelsea are willing to sign the 25-year-old, they will have to meet Monaco’s asking price of at least £8 million which would also likely be the last of the club’s summer transfer activity.

In a sign of forward planning, the Blues will be embarking on another Far East tour next summer where they are due to play in Bangkok against a Thailand All Stars XI and plan to add another date in South Korea, whereupon with Park in the squad they would be able to command up to £2 million in match fees as well as generating increased revenue via shirt sales which Asian football fans are known for lapping up without a second thought.

Having a South Korea star at the club would also send a message to one of the club’s sponsors – Samsung – and encourage the massive conglomerate to extend their contract with the team beyond the 2012-2013 season when the current deal runs out."

"“I cannot wait to play my first game for Chelsea. I've spoken to the manager and that could happen this Saturday, My debut will be incredible for me because I've always dreamed of this chance. It will be a great moment for me.

Chelsea have begun the season like a locomotive engine but the season is long and the matches are not always easy. For me, Chelsea is the favourite for the title and I want to be in the starting XI. That is my target.

London is wonderful. I have visited the city with my wife Islana and its enormous and very interesting, I want to be a success in the Premier League, stay for a long time and enjoy my football on the pitch. I am working hard every day in training hoping to get my opportunity. To play at Stamford Bridge in front of the fans will be perfect.”"