Kalou

"That's why the talks are ongoing with Drogba and Kalou," Villas-Boas said.

Chelsea's André Villas-Boas will select duo even if they are leaving 2011

By securing Kalou and Bosingwa to longer deals, each player would command a fee should Chelsea decide in the future to make them available for transfer.

Chelsea's André Villas-Boas will select duo even if they are leaving 2011

That was denied him by a post in the opening period and a fine save from Laszlo Koteles late on, with Kalou converting Chelsea's fifth from the rebound.

André Villas-Boas believes Fernando Torres has rediscovered confidence 2011

André Villas-Boas will have no qualms about selecting Didier Drogba or Salomon Kalou over the second half of the season even if the pair fail to agree new terms to remain at Chelsea and seek pre-contract talks with foreign clubs from January.

Chelsea's André Villas-Boas will select duo even if they are leaving 2011

It would have been a long period off had Fernando not played tonight [given his domestic ban], but we are able to choose from the best up front, whether it's him, Didier [Drogba], Romelu Lukaku or Salomon Kalou.

André Villas-Boas believes Fernando Torres has rediscovered confidence 2011

On Saturday the most interesting goal was the second one scored by Salomon Kalou, a beautifully worked move through midfield involving Mikel John Obi and Michael Essien.

Five things we learned from the Premier League this weekend Barney Ronay 2010

News of further Chelsea goals by Salomon Kalou, Anelka, Drogba and Ashley Cole made the atmosphere worse at Old Trafford, with United's fans turning their attention to chanting their opposition to the club's ownership by Malcolm Glazer and his family.

Chelsea routs Wigan 8-0, claims Premier League by one point 2010

Even though United finished the campaign with a 4-0 victory over Stoke at Old Trafford, the big celebrations were at Stamford Bridge where goals by Drogba, two by Nicolas Anelka and one each by Frank Lampard, Salomon Kalou and Ashley Cole left Chelsea champions by one point in manager Carlo Ancelotti's first season in English football.

Chelsea routs Wigan 8-0, claims Premier League by one point 2010

Didier Drogba is 32 and Nicolas Anelka 31, with Salomon Kalou a decent back-up and Daniel Sturridge yet to convince he will be a prolific scorer at this level.

Where next for Wayne Rooney? Six contenders for his signature Sid Lowe 2010

You will find it from Frank but you will find it from [Florent] Malouda, [Salomon] Kalou and Paulo [Ferreira].

Chelsea will wait for Fernando Torres to find form - André Villas-Boas 2011