Chelsea have taken a big step in appointing their next permanent manager by agreeing a deal to bring Mauricio Pochettino to the club, football.london understands.
The Argentine is set to take over at the end of the season following a series of positive talks with the club. It will be the first time he has managed in the Premier League since leaving Tottenham in 2019.
Pochettino will endeavour in a full pre-season at Cobham ahead of his first season in SW6, giving him time in advance to plan for next campaign.