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Blanc joins Jokanovic in frame to replace Conte at Chelsea

The Blues remain in limbo over their managerial position for next season, with the cost of sacking Antonio Conte proving a sticking point

Laurent Blanc has joined Slavisa Jokanovic as the leading candidates to replace Antonio Conte as Chelsea manager, Goal understands.

The former France manager has even built a plan for who he wants as part of his backroom staff at Stamford Bridge as the Blues' search for a new manager takes a fresh twist.

Chelsea face a financial conundrum over any decision to sack Conte whereby the Italian would be owed a £9 million (€10.