Reports from Italy have claimed that Chelsea have shown concrete interest in hiring Jose Mourinho to replace Graham Potter as manager.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Blues are one of a few Premier Clubs who have enquired into the availability of the Roma man for the end of the season.
Pressure is continuing to mount on Potter at Stamford Bridge.
The dismal form reached a new low last weekend when they were defeated 1-0 by Southampton at Stamford Bridge.
The Saints currently sit bottom of the Premier League, however were good value for their victory at the weekend against the Blues.
Defeat seemed to be the end of the road as far as patience with the match-going fans on Saturday, who booed their team off the pitch at the end of the game.
Chelsea have interest in Mourinho
Even some pundits have begun to discuss whether the former Brighton man is the right person to carry out the job required in West London.
Now, La Gazzetta dello Sport have claimed that Chelsea have made early inroads into bringing Mourinho back for a third stint at the end of the campaign.
The Portuguese manager is currently assessing his options as his managerial career in Serie A looks like it may be appraoching its end.
An extraordinary interview a few weeks’ ago saw him make the claim that he would love to return to Stamford Bridge one day and write another chapter in his story there.
Not many could manage Manchester United and Tottenham and still be held in such high regard by Chelsea supporters, although the two-time Champions League winner has certainly achieved this.
It is likely for now as if Potter is going to be given more time, with the owner’s convinced they have found the man they need to turn things around at Stamford Bridge.
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