3 h. ago Premier League sporting directors: who are they, and how much power do they all have?

A guide to each club’s setups, from Chelsea’s multi-headed structure to Brentford’s smooth planning and Manchester United’s muddlesThe appointment of Andrea Berta as sporting director in March was greeted with much enthusiasm by Arsenal’s supporters, given his impressive track record in more than a decade at Atlético Madrid,. The Italian, who began his career in finance, has made an instant impression. Known as a shrewd negotiator, the suave and softly spoken 54-year-old masterminded Arsenal’s outlay of more than £250m in the summer that included the arrivals of Viktor Gyökeres, Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke. Berta takes the lead on recruitment in consultation with Richard Garlick, who was promoted to chief executive in September, the manager, Mikel Arteta, and the co-chair Josh Kroenke. James Ellis, a former scout who then spent two years as head of recruitment, was appointed as technical director in the summer and is tasked with “delivering the club’s long-term player progression ...

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3 d. ago PSG 'target £107m Chelsea star unsettled by Enzo Maresca's exit'

Enzo Maresca was sacked by the west London club on New Year's Day after an explosive fallout with Chelsea's hierarchy, leading to the appointment of new head coach Liam Rosenior last week.

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3 d. ago Kai Havertz's wife's 'tough weeks' at Chelsea and telling reaction to Arsenal abuse

Arsenal star Kai Havertz could face his former club Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-finals and the striker has explained the role his wife has played during his car445

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5 d. ago Macclesfield FA Cup heroes relishing 'insane' clash as they host ANOTHER Premier League side in round four, while Liam Rosenior is set for trip to former club with Chelsea: FULL DRAW HERE

Newly hired Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior will take his team to second-tier Hull, one of his former clubs, while Manchester City was drawn to play Salford City or Swindon.

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5 d. ago FA Cup fourth round draw LIVE: Macclesfield to face Brentford, Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior set for visit to former club, Arsenal host Wigan on path to Wembley

Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest news and updates of the fourth round draw of the FA Cup.

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7 d. ago Premier League star had secret trial with Chelsea before £30m transfer to rivals

Man City playmaker Rayan Cherki once had a secret trial at Chelsea as a youngster before, eventually, signing for a Premier League club in a £30m transfer this summer.

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7 d. ago Arsenal lead hunt for Georgia Stanway with England midfielder to leave Bayern in summer

Lioness will leave German club at end of seasonAston Villa set to sign Chelsea’s Oriane Jean-François Arsenal are among the leading candidates to sign Georgia Stanway this summer after Bayern Munich confirmed the England midfielder would leave the German club when her contract expires.According to sources, the north London club are understood to be one of a number of teams interested in acquiring the 27-year-old on a free transfer, but Renée Slegers’ team are leading the running having tracked Stanway’s progress and are eager to add a world-class midfielder to their squad. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Liam Rosenior makes first Chelsea hire as he personally hands out new role

Liam Rosenior has taken the reigns at Chelsea and the new head coach has asked the club's U21 boss Calum McFarlane, who had been the caretaker, to join his first-team staff

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1 week ago Starmer hits out at shadow attorney general for acting as Abramovich’s lawyer

Lord Wolfson of Tredegar is representing the former Chelsea owner

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1 week ago Starmer hits out at shadow attorney general for acting as lawyer for Abramovich

Lord Wolfson of Tredegar is representing the former Chelsea owner

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1 week ago MOTD pundit returns to management after filming one episode of BBC show to replace new Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior

FORMER Wolves boss Gary O'Neil has replaced Liam Rosenior as Strasbourg boss after his fellow Brit took the Chelsea job. Rosenior, 41, spent two years with the Ligue 1 club and led them to a seventh-placed finish last season, their highest ever finish. His team were in the same position this season before answering the...

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1 week ago Football transfer rumours: PSG to move for Rashford? Roma eye Zirkzee?

Today’s rumours are staring at bare wallsAnother day, another Jørgen Strand Larsen rumour. The latest speculation concerning the Wolves striker has Tottenham tussling with Newcastle for his services. With Mohammed Kudus sidelined by injury, Thomas Frank needs attacking reinforcements for his ailing side and Strand Larsen could fit the bill. Newcastle’s interest remains solid though, and they had scouts at Molineux last weekend, the Newcastle Chronicle reports.Chelsea being Chelsea, Liam Rosenior’s arrival at Stamford Bridge has excited the gossip peddlers, and there’s talk in Spain of a cheeky move for Trent Alexander-Arnold. The Spanish outlet Fichajes claims: “Sources close to the club suggest that Chelsea could be preparing a multimillion pound offer to try to convince Real Madrid, assuming the deal must be a permanent transfer.” Though a move for the former Liverpool full-back wouldn’t particularly fit Chelsea’s transfer MO. Continue reading...

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1 week ago The Liam Rosenior playbook that can appease Chelsea and justify controversial move

Rosenior faces the perilous task of planting his feet at Chelsea after becoming the latest to make the jump from ‘feeder club’ Strasbourg

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1 week ago Liam Rosenior confirmed as Chelsea head coach on contract to 2032

He arrives from Strasbourg to replace Enzo Maresca‘I cannot turn down Chelsea,’ says former Hull coachLiam Rosenior has been confirmed as Chelsea’s head coach on a contract to 2032, describing the opportunity to replace Enzo Maresca at Stamford Bridge as one he could not turn down.Rosenior has left Strasbourg, Chelsea’s partner club, after holding talks over the role on Monday. He said at a Strasbourg press conference on Tuesday: “I have had interest from many clubs, including Champions League clubs, which I have always been open with to [our president] Marc [Keller] and our ownership. I will love this club for the rest of my life but I cannot turn down Chelsea.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago Liam Rosenior confirms he is heading to Chelsea as head coach from Strasbourg

He reveals verbal agreement reached to replace Maresca‘I cannot turn down Chelsea,’ says former Hull coachLiam Rosenior says he has “verbally agreed” a contract to take over as Chelsea’s head coach, describing the opportunity to replace Enzo Maresca at Stamford Bridge as one he could not turn down.Rosenior is leaving Strasbourg for Chelsea, their partner club, after holding talks over the role on Monday. He said at a Strasbourg press conference on Tuesday: “I haven’t signed yet, I have agreed verbally with Chelsea. It’s really important, this is different to anything anyone has ever done – nobody has made a statement before they have signed a contract. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Training gallery: West London derby awaits! | News | Official Site

Training gallery: West London derby awaits! | News | Official Site  Chelsea Football Club

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1 week ago Liam Rosenior closes in on Chelsea job: Strasbourg boss jets into London for talks with club

Liam Rosenior closes in on Chelsea job: Strasbourg boss jets into London for talks with club - and he could be in charge for Wednesday's clash with Fulham  Daily Mail

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1 week ago Fernández stuns Manchester City with late equaliser for managerless Chelsea

It would have been easy for Pep Guardiola and Manchester City to think that this was a good time to face Chelsea. The London club had crashed in December, their Premier League form awful and the rising tensions between Enzo Maresca and the board would explode on New Year’s Eve.There have not been many managerial changes on the very first day of a year and this one left Calum McFarlane, the club’s under-21 coach, thrust in as the interim manager. Never before had he taken charge of a single senior game. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Chelsea star reveals dressing room's true reaction to Enzo Maresca sacking

Enzo Maresca led Chelsea to the Conference League and Club World Cup titles but has left Stamford Bridge midway through his second season in charge of the London side

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2 w. ago Liam Rosenior confirms his stance as Chelsea's top target responds to new manager links

Liam Rosenior, who's currently in charge of Strasbourg, has been strongly tipped to become sister club Chelsea's new manager after they sacked Enzo Maresca earlier this week

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