Chelsea know their top 3 manager targets already – but there’s a major problem with all of them

There are some outstanding candidates for Chelsea’s new manager – but persuading them to join is an increasingly difficult task.

Bobby Vincent’s piece for Football.London about Chelsea’s search for a new manager makes it very clear who the top options are.

The club want managers with experience – either as a player or manager. Andoni Iraola, Cesc Fabregas and Xabi Alonso all have a blend of both. They’re all young, rising stars, and will all be in hot demand this summer.

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His final point is crucial, and is very much the elephant in the room right now:

“Trying to convince a top-level manager is set to prove difficult for BlueCo. These managers all face crucial next steps in their careers and will be looking for a settled environment; something BlueCo have failed to offer their four appointments to date.”

Every coach they sack makes appointing the next one that much harder.

Sky Sports’ top football man is denying that there’s likely to be any change to Chelsea top sporting leadership this summer – they will get the chance to pick their man once again.

One manager on the shortlist is apparently Matthias Jaissle, formerly of the Red Bull group. It wouldn’t be the experienced coach we’re said to want – but it’s an interesting idea.