Big spending for Chelsea this summer, says online soccer bookies

Thursday, May 10th, 2007 at 6:08 pm

Chelsea are 8/13 to spend the most of the ‘big four’ clubs during the close season, according to most soccer bookies.

The free spending Premiership runnersup Chelsea Blues are 5/4 to shell out £50 million and over in their quest to win back the title from Manchester United.Chelsea vs Liverpool in Community Shield

The Red Devils, tipped for a summer spending spree, are 11/4 to pay £10million-£19.9 million and the same price to splash out £20million-£29.9 million.

Online sportsbook operator, Nick Weinberg, said: “Chelsea’s domestic and European failings will surely prompt Roman Abramovich to give his wallet an airing.

“Much has been made of Chelsea trying to become self sufficient. But if a top player becomes available that principle may go out of the window.”

Michael Owen, rumoured to be top of Alex Ferguson’s wish list, is 3/1 to start next term with the champions. Fellow striker, Thierry Henry, is a 5/2 chance to start next season at Barcelona.

Bolton man, and key Allardyce lieutenant, Kevin Nolan is 5/4 to kick off the season at Newcastle.

Weinberg added: “If Big Sam’s installed as Toon boss he’ll surely be tempted to raid his former club for Nolan.”

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