Ryan Darby

Ryan Darby

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Coutinho unlikely to join United as he waits on Chelsea offer
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Coutinho unlikely to join United as he waits on Chelsea offer

Philippe Coutinho has offers to join both Chelsea and Manchester United this summer, but a move to the latter now seems unlikely. According to Mundo Deportivo, the lack of Champions League football on offer at Old Trafford means that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men are all-but out of the running. Not only can Chelsea offer Coutinho Champions League football, […]

Giroud mocks Arsenal after Europa League win
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Giroud mocks Arsenal after Europa League win

Olivier Giroud sent a brutal blow to Arsenal in the aftermath of Chelsea’s Europa League win. As reported by the Mail Online, the French striker was seen on Instagram mocking his former side as Chelsea ran out 4-1 winners in Baku to win the Europa League. Italian midfielder Jorginho broadcast the celebrations through his Instagram account […]

Sarri lines up first Juventus signing as Chelsea exit talk increases
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Sarri lines up first Juventus signing as Chelsea exit talk increases

Maurizio Sarri’s Chelsea future is looking bleaker and bleaker, with reports in Italy suggesting he could make Isco his first signing for Juventus. The Italian head coach is being heavily linked with a move to Turin this summer to replace Massimo Allegri. According to Tuttosport, as cited on the Daily Mail, Sarri is set to make […]

United-bound Daniel James supports Chelsea and idolises Eden Hazard
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United-bound Daniel James supports Chelsea and idolises Eden Hazard

Swansea City winger Daniel James looks set to become Manchester United’s first signing of the summer, but a recent report has revealed he is, in fact, a boyhood Chelsea fan. According to The Times, the Welsh winger is on the verge of a £15 million to join Manchester United, in what a surprise deal after […]

Europa League glory will put Chelsea into pot 1 for the Champions League draw
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Europa League glory will put Chelsea into pot 1 for the Champions League draw

Chelsea may have already qualified for the Champions League next season, but there will be an extra incentive for them to beat Arsenal next week. As reported by Marca, Chelsea are currently heading into next season’s Champions League draw in pot two. However, win the Europa League on Wednesday night against their London rivals, they will […]

Willy Caballero signs Chelsea contract extension
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Willy Caballero signs Chelsea contract extension

Chelsea have confirmed that Willy Caballero will remain at Stamford Bridge for the 2019/20 season. As reported by the club, the player puts pen to paper to end any rumours about his future. West Ham had been linked with a move for the ex-Manchester City, who was originally out of contract this summer. Caballero, a popular […]

Sarri hopeful Kante will return for the Europa League final
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Sarri hopeful Kante will return for the Europa League final

Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri has revealed that he is hopeful N’Golo Kante will feature against Arsenal in the Europa League final. Speaking at his pre-match press conference, as reported by Liam Twomey, the Italian revealed that the club are continuing to work on his fitness. Kante was pictured earlier this week back in training, in what […]

Chelsea confirm Giroud’s contract extension
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Chelsea confirm Giroud’s contract extension

Chelsea have confirmed that striker Olivier Giroud has signed a new one-year extension at Stamford Bridge. As reported by the club’s official website, the Frenchman will remain at the club for a further year. Giroud had been previously been out of contract this summer, but the Blues held an option to extend the deal by […]

Pulisic pictured at Cobham for the first time
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Pulisic pictured at Cobham for the first time

New Chelsea signing Christian Pulisic has been spotted at Cobham for the first time. Pictures have been emerging on social media, via Chelsea TV, of the American taking in his new surroundings as he prepares to officially join the Blues. Twitter: Pulisic at Cobham already… ready for the step up! https://t.co/fYxlIwYD6A (@talkchelsea) While a deal was […]

Chelsea to offer Reece James another long-term deal
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Chelsea to offer Reece James another long-term deal

Chelsea are to offer young defender Reece James a new long-term contract, despite the player still having three years left to run on his current deal. The Independent reports that the Blues are very keen to tie down their best young prospects, with James among those. James has spent the season on loan at Wigan, […]

Chelsea yet to contact CAS over transfer ban appeal
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Chelsea yet to contact CAS over transfer ban appeal

Chelsea are yet to appeal their transfer ban with the Court of Arbitration for Sport and there are now suggestions that they may not try to either. The Telegraph reports that sources close to the club have cast doubts over the possibility of the ban being frozen this summer as a result of the unlikeliness of […]

Chelsea open talks over Kovacic deal
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Chelsea open talks over Kovacic deal

Chelsea have opened talks over a deal to sign Mateo Kovacic on a permanent basis this summer. Goal reports that the Blues have been given the green light to complete deals for the Croatian and Gonzalo Higuain if they wish to despite the incoming transfer ban. The report adds that talks over a deal for the […]