Chelsea are coming towards the end of their manager search with Mauricio Pochettino emerging as the leading candidate to take over at Stamford Bridge. Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou and Burnley head coach Vincent Kompany were among the candidates being considered by the Blues - but the Argentine is now leading the race to become Graham Potter's permanent successor.
There is still no agreement in place between Chelsea and Pochettino despite confidence being high that a deal can be struck between both parties, football.london understands. Todd Boehly was spotted with Behdad Eghbali in Los Angeles ahead of a meeting between club officials as they look to make a final decision on the Blues' next manager.
During the LA Lakers game on Friday evening, Eghbali was asked by a spectator whether Pochettino is being appointed at Chelsea. The Blues co-owner responded: "Maybe...maybe!"
