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Chelsea bid to prise Leonardo Jardim away from Monaco

Chelsea have been linked with a move for AS Monaco coach Leonardo Jardim.

The Blues are expected to replace Antonio Conte this summer and Jardim is in the frame to take over.

The 43-year-old led Monaco to the semi-finals of the Champions League and the Ligue 1 title last year and Yahoo Sports has claimed Chelsea are willing to pay the €7.5 million release clause needed to get their man.

Jardim began his mangerial career in Portugal’s lower leagues with Camacha in 2003.

He subsequently led both Chaves and Beira-Mar to promotion, before joining Sporting Braga in 2011.