Chelsea set for Busy Summer

He's only been in his job for one day, but if you listen to the newspapers, Carlo Ancelotti has managed to judge each and every Chelsea player's form and potential, decided who should go, and then decided who can stay and what is needed. Whilst he probably has some idea what is needed from watching the Blues on TV this season, the long list of ins and outs suggest he is an expert on all matters at Stamford Bridge within just 24 hours - even on Championship Manager it takes longer than that!

Out go Carvalho, Alex, Ferreira, Deco and Kalou, and in comes Pato, Glen Johnson (who used to be at the club), Kaka, Benzema, Pirlo and Xabi Alonso. Looks like the football agents will be having a credit crunch-busting summer.

One person who won't be leaving his football club this season is Manchester United's Barry Moorhouse. He hasn't played any minutes for the Reds (not even in the reserves) but has been deemed irreplaceable. Barry is the man who goes out and fixes any problems that the players may have, in his role as 'Player Liaison Manager'. His role includes changing light-bulbs, fixing rogue Jacuzzis, and so much more. Patrice Evra has no qualms with calling him at any time of day, and Barry is always available for whatever domestic emergency has occurred.

The Carlos Tevez saga continues to develop, with agent Kia Jaroobchian spotted in Milan to discuss terms with Inter's Moratti. United have been linked to a permanent move, and these talks may be to simply force United's hand. Reports suggest that David Gill (United's financial supremo) has been putting together a bid for the Argentinean, which will be submitted to Kia on Wednesday.

Newcastle United is set to be taken over by a group of Omani investors, which should give them the spending power to get out of the Championship at their first attempt. Michael Owen and Alan Shearer have decided that battling in the lower leagues is not for them, however, and will move on - Owen is tipped to lead Everton alongside fellow-crock Louis Saha next season, whilst Shearer may well be back on the MOTD sofa.