According to the London Evening Standard, Sporting Portugal boss Ruben
amorim (loanword)
and Ipswich skipper Kieran
McKenna
Watching.
Chelsea
The marquee move comes as Pochettino is set to hold talks with the Chelsea hierarchy in the coming days, which will determine whether he stays in charge or not.
The case of Pochettino:
End-of-season review
: Mauricio Pochettino will meet with the Chelsea hierarchy in the coming days to discuss end-of-season performances and future plans.
Achievements and stress
Chelsea finished sixth in the Premier League under Mauricio Pochettino and are expected to compete in Europe, despite not having a glittering season. Chelsea's five consecutive wins at the end of the season eased the pressure on Pochettino.
Amorim and McKenna are interested:
amorim (loanword)
: Sporting Portugal boss Amorim has long been a target of interest for the Chelsea hierarchy, and even during Potter's reign he was seen as a potential future manager. Amorim is a fan of the three center-back system, which is why Liverpool and West Ham considered but ultimately did not choose him.
McKenna
: Former Manchester United assistant manager McKenna has impressed Chelsea after guiding Ipswich to promotion from League One to the Premier League at the age of 38.
Uncertainty about the future:
high-level talks
: This week's talks will determine whether Mauricio Pochettino remains in charge of Chelsea. The two sides will discuss the details and if a consensus is reached, Pochettino will remain in charge, otherwise changes could be made.
European qualification
: Chelsea will be a strong backing for Mauricio Pochettino to stay in his job if they qualify for Europe this season. If Manchester City beat Manchester United in the FA Cup final, Chelsea will be certain of UEFA Cup participation.
