Spotted: Guus Hiddink arrives in London for talks to replace Jose Mourinho at Chelsea

Guud Hiddink is set to take over at Chelsea until the end of the season

 

GUUS HIDDINK is close to becoming the new Chelsea manager - and has now been spotted in London.

 

The Dutchman is set to agree a deal to replace Jose Mourinho until the end of the season.

Mourinho was sacked yesterday after losing nine times in the opening 16 Premier League games.

The BBC report that Hiddink is already through the airport gates and is set for talks this afternoon.

 

Mourinho's second spell in west London came to an end yesterday just four months on from signing a new four-year deal.

But the Blues had spiralled out of control and technical director Michael Emenalo yesterday confirmed that the Portuguese had lost the dressing room and something had to change.

“Anybody, any fan, can understand that this club is in trouble and something had to be done,” said Emenalo.

“The contract clearly signifies that what happened today was not a pre-meditated decision, it was a decision taken to protect the interests of the club. 

 

“While there has been huge sentiment for the individual, the fact of the matter remains that Chelsea Football Club is in trouble. The results have not been good. 

"There obviously seems to be some palpable discord between the manager and the players. 

“The owner is forced to make what was a very tough decision for the good of the club. Make no mistake about it.

"Chelsea Football Club, one of the biggest clubs in the world, is one point above relegation and that is not good enough.”