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2022 - 9 - 30

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Sporting Lisbon manager extols Fatawu Issahaku's qualities, insists ... (Ghanasoccernet.com)

Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim has lauded Abdul Fatawu Issahaku after his match winner for Ghana against Nicaragua during the international break.

"We believe in Fatawu, it is for today and for tomorrow, it is making the path that players have to do. As we are always preparing games, as we have the requirement to win every game, sometimes we don't have the necessary time that Fatawu deserves," he continued. "The B team has more time to prepare these players, to teach sometimes basic things that for us are taken for granted and that they don't have and Fatawu is to go through that moment.

Paul Mitchell rules himself out of Chelsea sporting director search (We Ain't Got No History)

Paul Mitchell was one of the first names linked with the Chelsea sporting director role, and while those rumors had cooled off a bit, they continued to ...

But as [Diario Record](https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-bwin/benfica/detalhe/rui-pedro-braz-focado-no-benfica) notes, Pedro Braz’s departure from Benfica “seems to be out of the question for now” as he is fully invested in their project. However, Mitchell has chosen to distance himself from the Chelsea job, claiming in an interview published today that he hasn’t even heard from us and insisting that he is very happy to continue the Monaco project anyway. “But we still have work to do here and that’s what I’m focusing on every day.

Chelsea sporting director target opens door to join with interviews ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Chelsea are searching for a new sporting director as Todd Boehly reshapes his boardroom and ex-Tottenham man Paul Mitchell is reportedly in the running for ...

The other potential options in the running include Spaniard Victor Orta at Leeds, former [Leicester](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/leicester-city-fc) and Celtic talent scout Lee Congerton who is now with Atalanta. [Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/chelsea-fc) to become their new sporting director. [Nice-Matin](https://www.nicematin.com/football/le-potentiel-pour-faire-mieux-le-directeur-sportif-paul-mitchell-fait-un-premier-bilan-du-debut-de-saison-de-las-monaco-797077) : "That’s news to me. I have always said that as long as Dmitry Rybolovlev’s confidence and conditions are the same as when I signed two years ago, I will remain focused on the mission he has set. [Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/chelsea-fc) originally looked at ex-Liverpool guru Michael Edwards to fill the role but he is on a sabbatical and is taking a year out. [Mirror Football](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/chelsea-interview-sporting-director-role-28113969) understands the Blues are set to step up interviews for their sporting director vacancy next week, and Mitchell has been linked with the vacant position.

Jesse Marsch responds to Chelsea interest in sporting director ... (90min)

Jesse Marsch has addressed the speculation linking Leeds United's sporting ...

"And I said but if you get an opportunity to go to a place like Chelsea, obviously with your family, with your family situation, I understand you have to consider it and in the end he has to make a decision for what's best for him and his family." But we talked very openly about it. Sources also confirmed that there is genuine interest in Leeds' Orta, as well as other candidates.

RB Leipzig chief Christopher Vivell added to Chelsea sporting ... (Tribal Football)

RB Leipzig chief Christopher Vivell has been added to Chelsea's sporting director recruitment search.The London Evening Standard says Blues co-owner Todd ...

[Erling Haaland](/players/erling-haaland). [Standard](/clubs/standard) says Blues co-owner Todd Boehly has confirmed he wants to follow the Red Bull multi-club model and has targeted Vivell after missing out on RB Salzburg sporting director Christoph Freund. He was previously at Salzburg where, along with Freund, he helped unearth

EPL: Jesse Marsch reacts to Chelsea's interest in sporting director ... (Kemi Filani)

Victor Orta, the sporting director at Leeds United, has reportedly been linked to Chelsea. Victor Orta, Leeds United's sporting director, has been.

But we talked very openly about it. Victor Orta, Leeds United’s sporting director, has been linked to Chelsea, according to rumours. Victor Orta, the sporting director at Leeds United, has reportedly been linked to Chelsea.

Chelsea turn to RB Leipzig's Christopher Vivell as technical director ... (Evening Standard)

Chelsea have added RB Leipzig chief Christopher Vivell to their list of candidates for the technical director role at Stamford Bridge.

He was previously at Salzburg where, along with Freund, he helped unearth Erling Haaland. Chelsea plan to appoint both a sporting director and a technical director and are set to step up the interview process for both roles next month. [helsea](/topic/chelsea) have added [RB Leipzig](/topic/rb-leipzig) chief Christopher Vivell to their list of candidates for the technical director role at [Stamford Bridge](/topic/stamford-bridge).

Chelsea could make seven wildcard transfers as fresh sporting ... (Sports Dias)

As Todd Boehly nears the appointment of a new director of football, Chelsea allegedly has a shortlist of five candidates. Graham Potter, the club's incoming ...

The Blues’ search of a younger goalkeeper may entice them to buy Illan Meslier. His versatility allows him to play in two positions within the 3-5-2 formation employed by the Chelsea manager. Neymar, a prominent figure from Brazil, was rumoured to be joining Chelsea in the summer. Benfica reportedly outbid Liverpool and Manchester United to capture River Plate center-back Enzo Fernandez during the summer. The Argentinian has established himself as one of Europe’s most promising fullbacks. The Blues were unsuccessful in luring Denzel Dumfries away from Inter Milan.

Leeds United boss Jesse Marsch gives Victor Orta verdict amid ... (Football.London)

Chelsea news: Leeds boss Jesse Marsch has given an update on his technical director amid interest from Chelsea.

In the end he has to make a decision for what's best for his him and his family. I'm hopeful and that he will stay." So far Orta has been an outside name on Chelsea's list, but his importance to Marsch, "But it's the same for everybody in this businesses. The Blues had been hopeful of recruiting RB Salzburg's Christoph Freund but he had a late U-turn. Marsch is hopeful that Orta, who he joined at the club in February, won't be leaving Elland Road anytime soon, though.

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