Russia coach Fabio Capello has denied that he has been offered the opportunity to take over as manager of Chelsea.

The odds on Capello stepping into the breach at Chelsea have been tumbling over the last couple of days, amid rumours that club officials have made initial contact with the Italian's representatives as they look to bring an end to Rafael Benitez's unpopular reign as Blues boss.

Reports have suggested that Capello's reputation for being a no-nonsense manager makes ...

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