Chelsea are in advanced talks to hire Mauricio Pochettino as manager. Pochettino could take the job before the end of the season and replace Frank Lampard, who is serving as interim.

Pochettino, 51, has been out of work since leaving Paris Saint-Germain at the end of last season.

Julian Nagelsmann and Pochettino were regarded as initial favorites of the club's owners, Clearlake Capital. Sporting Lisbon coach Ruben Amorim and Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti were also considered by Chelsea.

Pochettino was interviewed for the Manchester United manager's job last season and made the final two before missing out on the post to Erik ten Hag.