Ryan Darby

Ryan Darby

Sports Journalist · 2897 articles

Gracia under serious consideration for the Chelsea job
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Gracia under serious consideration for the Chelsea job

Watford manager Javi Gracia is said to be under serious consideration for the Chelsea job this summer. According to a report from the Express, the Hornets boss has earned admirers at Stamford Bridge as a result of the work he has done at Watford. It was reported earlier this week that Frank Lampard was the man […]

Chelsea to make Jovic move if transfer ban is frozen
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Chelsea to make Jovic move if transfer ban is frozen

Chelsea have been offered hope in their bid to sign Luka Jovic from Eintracht Frankfurt this summer, ahead of Manchester United. According to Football London, as cited on the Express, the fact that Chelsea have qualified for the Champions League means that a move to Stamford Bridge is not yet being ruled out. The Serbian, who […]

Denis Suarez could join Chelsea if Sarri remains in charge
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Denis Suarez could join Chelsea if Sarri remains in charge

Chelsea could sign Barcelona outcast and Arsenal flop Denis Suarez this summer if Maurizio Sarri remains in charge. According to Spanish outlet Sport, the player is widely expected to leave Barcelona once again this summer, but whether that is on loan or permanently remains to be seen. Despite his struggles with Arsenal this season, a move to […]

Arsenal want assurances about Mkhitaryan’s safety ahead of Baku final
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Arsenal want assurances about Mkhitaryan’s safety ahead of Baku final

Arsenal have responded to claims that Henrikh Mkhitaryan could miss the Europa League final against Chelsea. As reported by James Olley, the Gunners have released a statement confirming that they are seeking assurances from UEFA before making a decision on whether or not Mkhitaryan will feature in Baku. Their statement read: We are seeking guarantees from UEFA that […]

FIFA reject Chelsea’s transfer ban appeal
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FIFA reject Chelsea’s transfer ban appeal

FIFA have confirmed their decision to reject Chelsea’s appeal against their transfer ban. As reported by Matt Law, Chelsea now face the prospect of going to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in a bid to get their ban frozen and overturned. Chelsea will be hoping for the latter at the very least, as they […]

Bayern Munich drop out of the race to sign Nicolas Pepe
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Bayern Munich drop out of the race to sign Nicolas Pepe

Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool have all been handed a major transfer boost with the news that Bayern Munich have dropped out of the race to sign Nicolas Pepe. According to Sport Bild, as cited by Get German Football News, the Bundesliga champions will not pursue the Ligue 1 star this summer. Bayern had been one of the front […]

Roma to make Sarri offer after Conte rejection
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Roma to make Sarri offer after Conte rejection

Maurizio Sarri is to be offered a route of Chelsea this summer by Italian outfit Roma. According to the Telegraph, former Blues boss Antonio Conte has turned down the Giallorossi as they seek a permanent replacement for Eusebio Di Francesco. Conte had been heavily linked with the role but he now looks set to hold out […]

Lamptey could be offered to Nice in exchange for Atal
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Lamptey could be offered to Nice in exchange for Atal

Chelsea youngster Tariq Lamptey could be offered to Nice as part of a deal to sign £35m-rated Youcef Atal. The Blues have been heavily linked with a move to sign the Algerian this week, but a deal was swiftly played down by Nice boss Patrick Vieira. However, it now emerges that Nice themselves are big admires of Lamptey […]

Ruud Gullit mocks Spurs’ performance against Ajax
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Ruud Gullit mocks Spurs’ performance against Ajax

Former Chelsea man Ruud Gullit could not help but laugh at Tottenham’s performance against Ajax in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Chelsea’s London rivals fell to a 1-0 defeat at home against the very exciting young Dutch side. With an away goal on record, Spurs now have a very tough task on their hands as they prepare […]

Kostas Manolas has offers to join Chelsea or United
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Kostas Manolas has offers to join Chelsea or United

Kostas Manolas, a player perennially linked with moves to the Premier League, reportedly has offers to join either Chelsea or Manchester United this summer. According to reports in Italy from Leggo, Chelsea, United and even Juventus could all offer him a route out of Rome this summer. However, it is claimed that Roma’s pursuit of former Chelsea boss Antonio […]

Thomas Tuchel rejects approaches from Chelsea and Bayern
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Thomas Tuchel rejects approaches from Chelsea and Bayern

Thomas Tuchel has reportedly rejected a recent approach from Chelsea and Bayern Munich. French football journalist Romain Molina, as cited on Get French Football News claims that the German turned down the opportunity to manage both clubs. Although, it is unclear just how ‘recent’ these approaches were with Tuchel’s future in Paris up in the air […]

Chelsea target Pepe to announce decision on his future this week
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Chelsea target Pepe to announce decision on his future this week

Chelsea, Liverpool and Bayern Munich target Nicolas Pepe is set to announce the club in which he is set to join this week. According to reports in Spain from Diario Sport, as cited on FourFourTwo, the Lille winger is close to making a decision on his future. Sunday is being suggested as a possible date, with the winger […]