Chelsea are in talks with several candidates but Frank Lampard remains the leading contender to replace Maurizio Sarri, Goal understands.
Juventus are keen to complete a deal for Sarri, who wants to join the Serie A champions and, as reported by Goal, has already reached an agreement with the Italian club.
In an interview with Vanity Fair, Sarri has claimed that the "call of home is strong", hinting that a move to Juve isn't far from completion.
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He said: "For us Italians the call of home is strong.