QPR decide against signing sacked Chelsea youngster Mellis

QPR will not be signing former Chelsea midfielder Jacob Mellis.

The 21-year-old joined Rangers on trial after being sacked by the Blues for setting off a smoke grenade at their Cobham training ground last month.

He has since been arrested following a domestic incident.

R’s boss Mark Hughes was keen to give Mellis a chance to rebuild his career and extended his trial period.

But Hughes has subsequently decided not to retain him and the player is no longer training with the club.