Vincent Kompany is a shock contender for Chelsea's vacant managerial role, with the promotion-winning Burnley coach one of four names on the west London club's shortlist.
Former Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann is said to be the leading candidate after meeting with Chelsea's co-sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart in London last Thursday.
In a twist that might surprise Blues fans, former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is the third named candidate that co-controlling owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali are considering to take the helm at Stamford Bridge.