Chelsea are interested in hiring AS Monaco coach Leonardo Jardim to replace the embattled Antonio Conte.
According to a report on the Yahoo! Sport website, Chelsea have contacted the Ligue 1 club to enquire about Jardim's availability.
Conte's relationship with Chelsea has become increasingly fractious, and he has publicly criticised the club's hierarchy in what has been a disappointing season for the Blues. They have failed to mount an effective defence of their Premier League title, and are now also unlikely to qualify for next season's Champions League.
As well as unexpectedly leading Monaco to the Ligue 1 title last season, Jardim also masterminded their impressive run to the Champions League semi final, in which they edged out Manchester City in the last 16.