Chelsea have held talks with Julian Nagelsmann as part of their search for a new manager.
The German was sacked by Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich in March after less than two years in charge.
BBC Sport understands Chelsea do not yet have a preferred option to replace Graham Potter, who was sacked in April.
Despite holding talks with Nagelsmann, 35, the process to find a new manager is ongoing - with Luis Enrique also reportedly of interest to Chelsea.
Potter left Stamford Bridge less than seven months after leaving Brighton & Hove Albion to replace Thomas Tuchel.