According to reports from France, former Paris Saint-Germain boss Laurent Blanc has attended talks with Chelsea's executive director regarding taking over as manager at Stamford Bridge once current out of favour manager Antonio Conte departs the club.
Throughout the talks held between Chelsea and Blanc it is believed that both parties discussed the details of the Frenchman's contract with the club, as well as talking over the potential of former Marseille caretaker manager Franck Passi joining the club as Blanc's assistant, as reported by French news outlet RMC Sport.
Although the talks reportedly did not end in an agreement being reached between the two parties, it is understood that talks will resume in the coming days, with the 52-year-old Frenchman understood to be the most financially viable option for the Blues.