Mauricio Pochettino and Chelsea have discussed a timeframe for when to take over, which would likely involve a summer start, as well as potential transfers as his talks to become new manager have reached the next stage.
While it is not certain that the Argentine will be appointed at Stamford Bridge, the discussions have been more advanced than at least one of the other candidates. Vincent Kompany and one other target - who Chelsea have managed to keep a secret - are still in the frame, after the withdrawal of Julian Nagelsmann. It is not thought that Kompany will leave Burnley at this point, however.
