Chelsea's search for a new manager is already well underway, with Graham Potter being named as one of the favourites to become boss after Thomas Tuchel's sacking.
Tuchel 'parted ways' with the Blues after a loss to Dinamo Zagreb on Tuesday evening, with losses to Leeds United and Southampton in the league. The German manager had brought in six first-team players to the squad, having been backed in the transfer window, which closed just days ago.
And after his surprise departure, Potter has been named as a potential replacement. The Brighton boss has impressed many so far this season, with the Seagulls currently sitting in the top four after six games played.
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The Telegraph have reported that he is the early frontrunner in this race to become the new Chelsea manager, with SkyBet also making him a favourite.
But if Chelsea are wanting him as their next boss, they'll have to pay for him.
Journalist Guillem Balague has reported that Potter has a release clause of £16m in his Brighton deal, meaning any club will have to pay that upfront to take him away from the Seasiders.
Potter took over at Brighton in 2019 after a successful year in the Championship with Swansea City.
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