Chelsea’s spending spree

Chelsea’s billionaire owner Roman Abramovich is willing to blow a massive £55m in the January transfer window to help his team regain the EPL title. With the club failing to take advantage of chief title rival Manchester United’s slip ups in recent weeks, the mega-rich Blues owner wants to bolster his squad in the hope of tasting league glory for the first time since 2005-06. Top of his wanted list are Atletico Madrid's £40m-rated striker Sergio Aguero and in-demand defensive midfielder Jerko Leko of Monaco. Ajax's Uruguay striker Luis Suarez, Roma's Italian international Daniele De Rossi and Everton teenager Jack Rodwell are also being watched. But, according to Chelsea insiders, Abramovich won’t be held to ransom by greedy clubs. The club will also lose African stars Drogba, Essien, Kalou and Mikel to the African Nations Cup in February. Chelsea have won just one of their last six games.