River Plate icon Marcelo Gallardo is apparently ‘close’ to being appointed as Chelsea ’s new manager having been given the thumbs up by record signing Enzo Fernandez.
The Blues are currently on the hunt for Graham Potter ’s permanent successor at Stamford Bridge - club icon Frank Lampard having agreed to take the reins until the end of the campaign. A number of names including the likes of Luis Enrique, Carlo Ancelotti and even Zinedine Zidane have been linked with moves to Stamford Bridge.
It appears that Argentine boss Gallardo could be an option for Todd Boehly as per reports in South America. According to Brazilian outlet UOL, the former River Plate head coach is ‘close’ to joining Chelsea having already been rumoured to be on the club’s shortlist.
