Adrian had claimed that Chelsea tried to prevent him going on international duty by declaring him unfit to play. But Mutu was having none of this... he reported for international duty with Romania and declared himself as being fully fit.

And, amid reports suggesting Mutu would leave in January, his agent said "Mutu has a very good contract with Chelsea and will remain Chelsea's player."

But for how long? And the man the papers are touting as Mutu's replacement is Carlton Cole, who is currently on loan at Aston Villa. They say Cole will be recalled from his loan in January

However, a Villa spokesman replied: "Chelsea have assured us they will not be doing so"

Do Villa really trust Peter Kenyon?