Chelsea are on the hunt for their next permanent manager following the dismissal of Graham Potter in April. Until the end of the 2022/23 season, Frank Lampard has been placed in interim charge to allow co-owners Todd Boehly, and Behdad Eghbali along with Laurence Stewart, Paul Winstanley, Christopher Vivell and other members of the Chelsea hierarchy plenty of time make their decision.
Julian Nagelsmann has been one name closely linked with the vacancy following his surprise sacking from Bayern Munich. The young German coach is appreciated within Stamford Bridge and has a good chance of securing the job given his past relationship with Vivell at RB Leizpig.
Former Barcelona manager Luis Enrique is another individual well-liked at the club but he is also on the radar of London rivals Tottenham. Following the 2022 World Cup, Enrique left his post as Spain boss, but is ready to get straight back into full-time management.
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Mauricio Pochettino is also on the wish list within west London and the former Spurs head coach is keen to work in the Premier League again. Sporting CP manager Ruben Amorim, Brighton's Roberto De Zerbi and sensational returns for Jose Mourinho, Antonio Conte or Carlo Ancelotti have also been discussed as possibilities.
With that said, football.london has rounded up all the latest news and updates in Chelsea's pursuit of a new permanent manager.
Nagelsmann makes 'final decision'
Julian Nagelsmann has pulled out from the race to become Chelsea's next manager, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano. The former Bayern Munich boss was the front-runner for the role, as football.london reported, but in a drastic change of events, he has now withdrawn from the running.
The Italian journalist's tweet read: "Julian Nagelsmann has now withdrawn from the race to become the new Chelsea head coach — it looks like it’s his final decision. German coach is said to be no longer available after multiple round of talks. Nagelsmann was top candidate for the job."
Komapny meets with Chelsea
Burnely boss Vincent Kompany was a surprise name that emerged on Chelsea's fresh four-man managerial shortlist on Friday.
According to Nathan Glissing, following the Brighton defeat, Chelsea officials had a 3-hour call with the Belgium international over the vacant role at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea 'warming' to Pochettino
Mauricio Pochettino has seen his chances of being handed the permanent Chelsea job increase after the latest round of talks.
According to the Telegraph, warmth is growing towards Pochettino after more positive talks have been held between the two camps with further dialogue set to continue.
Nagelsmann the favourite
Julian Nagelsmann has emerged as the front-runner for the vacant Chelsea head coach role, football.london understands.
The club have a shortlist of managers, which included Mauricio Pochettino, they would like to speak to about the vacant role before making a final decision. Positive talks between Chelsea and Nagelsmann have already taken place, football.london has been told and more dialogue is set for the coming weeks.
Enrique an 'outsider' for role
After being listed as one of the favourites for the vacant Chelsea managerial job, Luis Enrique has now been named as an "outsider" for the role in Todd Boehly's new short list.
As per the Telegraph, Enrique has not been placed among the leading candidates for the position with no further talks currently planned between the two parties. The report further states the former Spain boss is alongside Sporting boss Ruben Amorim in having an outside chance of being appointed.
Pochettino contact
Chelsea have made a fresh approach for Mauricio Pochettino, as revealed by the Telegraph, with the former Tottenham boss potentially going back on a claim made in 2019 that he could never work for the fierce rivals of a club he previously was manager of.
Prior to the appointment of Graham Potter, Pochettino was interviewed by Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali with the co-controlling owners left impressed by the Argentine.
Nagelsmann interview plan
After a successful interview last week, the Telegraph are reporting that Chelsea are expected to hold further talks with Julian Nagelsmann.
Although, Enrique being taken out of the leading candidates bracket would hint that Nagelsmann is now the outright favourite, their report notes that insiders have rejected any notion that he is emerging as the favourite yet.
Tottenham make Enrique decision
Chelsea aren't the only London club searching for a new manager as Tottenham are also after an Antonio Conte replacement.
According to the Telegraph, Spurs are planning to make contact with Enrique over their vacant managerial position. Face to face talks were held between the 47-year-old and Chelsea earlier this month.
Amorim talks
Chelsea have held talks with Sporting CP boss Ruben Amorim regarding their managerial vacancy, according to The Guardian.
The 38-year-old won the Portuguese title with Sporting in 2021 and has helped them impress in Europe this season. Amorim has since been listed as an "outsider" for the job with Julian Nagelsmann and Mauricio Pochettino as the two favourites.
Nagelsmann meets with Chelsea representatives
Julian Nagelsmann met with Chelsea representatives on Thursday, April 13 in a face to face meeting with Sky Sports Germany reporting it was 'very positive' meeting between Chelsea officials and the young German coach
Their report also states that a decision will not be rushed by either party, with Nagelsmann determined to be '100 per cent convinced of the project' on offer at Stamford Bridge..
Enrique meeting in London
On April 5, 2023, Enrique travelled to London to hold talks with Chelsea, football.london understands.
On that same day the 52-year-old was later spotted returning to Spain by Spanish outlet Jijantes, where he was asked questions over his time away. The head coach played coy though, claiming he wasn't in London, but rather the Spanish island of Formentera when quizzed on his trip.
If you do the famous haka, I'll answer you," the coach quipped to the reporters when asked about his time in London. "I come from Formentera! It's wonderful, a paradise island." refusing to be drawn on any connection to the Chelsea job and whether he was involved in the reported talks.
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