Chelsea have taken another step towards appointing their next permanent manager after holding positive talks with Mauricio Pochettino, football.london understands.
The former Tottenham boss has been linked with vacancy at Stamford Bridge since Graham Potter departed at the start of the month. And after Julian Nagelsmann pulled out of the running, the Argentine has now emerged as the frontrunner to take over.
Frank Lampard has filled in on a temporary basis until the end of the season, with the Blues' season having very little left to play for after their Champions League exit in midweek and mammoth task of finishing in the top four.
