ROMAN ABRAMOVICH has reportedly drawn up a shortlist of five managers to be Chelsea's next permanent manager.
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| Mauricio Pochettino has emerged as a leading target for Chelsea |
Guus Hiddink is set to step down as interim boss in the summer after replacing sacked boss Jose Mourinho last month.
Hiddink has helped steady the ship at Stamford Bridge but the Blues will be looking to make a more long-term appointment ahead of next season.
And according to The Times, Chelsea have identified Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is among five candidates on owner Roman Abramovich's radar.
Hiddink has helped steady the ship at Stamford Bridge but the Blues will be looking to make a more long-term appointment ahead of next season.
And according to The Times, Chelsea have identified Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is among five candidates on owner Roman Abramovich's radar.
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone, ex-Chile coach Jorge Sampaoli, France manager Didier Deschamps and the much-coveted Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola are also on the shortlist.
Pochettino is said to have impressed the Chelsea hierarchy after turning a young Spurs side into title contenders.
Abramovich's No 1 target was Guardiola, who has announced he wants to manage in the Premier League when he leaves Bayern this summer.
Pochettino is said to have impressed the Chelsea hierarchy after turning a young Spurs side into title contenders.
Abramovich's No 1 target was Guardiola, who has announced he wants to manage in the Premier League when he leaves Bayern this summer.
But the Spaniard is expected to replace Manuel Pellegrini at Manchester City, while Manchester United remain interested.
Abramovich still hopes he can convince Guardiola to resist the two Manchester clubs and move to London, having failed to sign him in 2012 and 2013.
If the Russian billionaire cannot land the 45-year-old then Pochettino could be his first alternative, although negotiations with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy will undoubtedly be hostile.
Pochettino, 43, will be two years into a five-year contract at White Hart Lane this summer.
Abramovich still hopes he can convince Guardiola to resist the two Manchester clubs and move to London, having failed to sign him in 2012 and 2013.
If the Russian billionaire cannot land the 45-year-old then Pochettino could be his first alternative, although negotiations with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy will undoubtedly be hostile.
Pochettino, 43, will be two years into a five-year contract at White Hart Lane this summer.
The Times add Pochettino's compatriot Simeone remains the most likely appointment despite his bond with Atletico and poor English.
Sampaoli also doesn't speak English but is available after leaving his Chile post last week.
Deschamps, who played for Chelsea in the 1999-2000 campaign, could be a popular appointment with fans but his record with France boss is underwhelming.
Sampaoli also doesn't speak English but is available after leaving his Chile post last week.
Deschamps, who played for Chelsea in the 1999-2000 campaign, could be a popular appointment with fans but his record with France boss is underwhelming.
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