Chelsea are reportedly ready to set up interviews for their sporting director vacancy - and are looking to target Leeds United's Victor Orta as a primary candidate, according to the Mirror.
The Blues have been looking for a replacement for Petr Cech since the former goalkeeper quit his role as technical and performance advisor in June after new American owner Todd Boehly took charge at Stamford Bridge.
Orta has been with the Whites since 2017 and has been instrumental in the club's rise back to the Premier League, heavily backing managers Marcelo Bielsa and Jesse Marsch.