Graham Potter's Wednesday morning started at Brighton's AMEX Stadium where him, his staff and players were having their annual team picture taken for the new season.
Within hours, Chelsea identified Potter as the leading candidate to replace the departing Thomas Tuchel, and Todd Boehly is now set to hold talks with the 47-year-old about becoming their new head coach. football.london understands that Potter is, along with Mauricio Pochettino, the frontrunner for the vacancy.
Potter's Brighton side have started the season in impressive fashion, currently sitting above Chelsea in the table in a Champions League spot. Midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has highlighted the importance of Potter staying at the club if the Seagulls are to maintain their form.
