Chelsea Close In On Robinho

According to reports in the Spanish Media, Robinho has turned down a new contract offer, increasing the possibilities that Blues might be in a strong position to sign the tricky winger..

Scolari said: 'Robinho is a great player, he plays for one of the best teams in the world and for the national team.'

Chief executive Peter Kenyon reiterated that talks are still taking place with Madrid but insists it won't be a problem if they fail to buy him.

He added: 'If we can get him he will add to the talent we've got. But if not, the objectives at Chelsea won't change.'



Meanwhile, Scolari insists his reign at Chelsea will be completely different to that of Jose Mourinho, who took the club to two Premier League titles in 2005 and 2006.

'My name is Luiz Felipe Scolari, not Jose Mourinho,' he said.

'I follow my way and not any other way. I tell my players we need to win, only this.'

Michael Ballack is set to rejoin the squad after being on honeymoon, but the German will not face Chengdu Blades on Saturday.