Chelsea want Cesc Fabregas to replace Frank Lampard. Fine player though Fabregas is, it is hard to imagine he will come near. Lampard changed English football. Click here to read Martin Samuel's column Jose Mourinho is confident he has captured Cesc Fabregas from Barcelona to replace Frank Lampard at Chelsea and is hoping a deal can be announced before Spain face Holland in their opening World Cup game on Friday. He is convinced that Fabregas and Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa are both bound for Stamford Bridge this summer, as the Chelsea manager looks to spice up his attack ahead of a title challenge next season.
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Mourinho wants the Fabregas deal done before Spain vs Holland on Friday
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He is convinced Fabregas and Spain team-mate Diego Costa are Chelsea-bound
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Mourinho is getting his business done early ahead of another title push
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Fabregas and Costa should sign for £28million and £32million respectively
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Chelsea finished third in the Premier League, four points behind Man City
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