Jose Mourinho made it clear that he had no interest in a third spell at Chelsea after the AS Roma head coach was approached to discuss a shock return to Stamford Bridge.
The Blues have endured a rotten season and currently have former boss Frank Lampard in place as caretaker manager after dispensing with the services of both Thomas Tuchel and his successor, Graham Potter.
Former Tottenham chief Mauricio Pochettino is now believed to be closing in on the Chelsea vacancy following positive talks with Blues co-owner Todd Boehly. However, fresh reports from Italy have claimed that the Londoners also reached out to one of their most decorated former managers for discussions over their vacant head coach role.
