William Gallas doesn't believe that Tottenham supporters will take offence to Mauricio Pochettino signing a deal at Chelsea. The former Spurs boss has been heavily linked with replacing Frank Lampard in the dugout, with Todd Boehly on the hunt for a permanent successor to Graham Potter.
football.london understands that the Blues held 'very positive talks' with the former Tottenham boss on Monday evening regarding the vacant head coach position at Stamford Bridge. While the west Londoners do not want to rush into an appointment, it's believed that Pochettino is now the front-runner for the job, with confidence from both parties that a deal will get done.
Senior figures at Chelsea see the 51-year-old as the ideal fit to lead the club's long-term project, and the Argentine is keen to make his return to the Premier League. football.london also understand that the Blues players welcome the arrival of Pochettino, but some supporters still need convincing.
