Graham Potter has left Brighton to join Chelsea as their new manager - with former Swansea City boss Steve Cooper among the early favourites to replace him.
Current Swans boss Russell Martin is also named as one of the runners and riders, with the list also including Brendan Rodgers and Nathan Jones.
Forty-seven-year-old Potter joins the Blues on a five-year contract after three years at the Amex Stadium.
He said on his appointment: "I am incredibly proud and excited to represent Chelsea FC, this fantastic football club. I am very excited to partner with Chelsea’s new ownership group and look forward to meeting and working with the exciting group of players and to develop a team and culture that our amazing fans can be proud of.
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"I would also like to place my sincere thanks to Brighton & Hove Albion for allowing me this opportunity and in particular Tony Bloom and all the players, staff and supporters for their continued support during my time at the club."
As for the club he has left, the Seagulls now start the process of finding Potter's successor. In the interim, under-21 coach Andrew Crofts will take on the role of Albion’s head coach, supported by his assistant Shannon Ruth, set-play coach Nick Stanley, Adam Lallana and assistant goalkeeping coach Jack Stern.
The early favourite, according to bookmaker PaddyPower, is Kjetil Knutsen, the current manager of FK Bodø/Glimt. Nottingham Forest boss Cooper is next, followed by Anderlecht's Felice Mazzu and Luton's Nathan Jones.
Martin, who hails from Sussex, is listed at 10/1.
Next Brighton manager odds in full:
- Kjetil Knutsen 7/2
- Steve Cooper 5/1
- Felice Mazzu 7/1
- Nathan Jones 9/1
- Russell Martin 10/1
- Thomas Frank 10/1
- Bruno 10/1
- Ryan Lowe 12/1
- Brendan Rodgers 12/1
- Karel Geraerts 12/1
- Mauricio Pochettino 12/1
- Ange Postecoglou 12/1
- Scott Parker 12/1
- Sean Dyche 14/1
- Kieran McKenna 16/1
- Michael Carrick 20/1
- Roberto Martinez 20/1
-Thomas Tuchel 20/1
(Odds courtesy off PaddyPower, correct at time of publication. 18+)
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