WOW! Crazy betting plunge on Mourinho Chelsea return

Chelsea could be ready to turn to an old flame as they seek to hire a new manager.

The Blues are conducting a thorough yet rapid search to hire Mauricio Pochettino's replacement.

Per The Standard, bookmakers have installed Jose Mourinho as one of the favorites for the post.

While the club had previously stated they wanted a younger coach, going back to Mourinho may have its appeal.

Leicester City's Enzo Maresca, Sporting's Ruben Amorim and former Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi, and Ipswich's Kieran McKenna are also candidates.

On Mourinho, bet365's Steve Freeth said: "From 10.15 until 10.50 this morning, every single bet we took on the next Chelsea manager was on Jose Mourinho, which goes against the grain of the reports of Chelsea wanting a young and dynamic manager.

"In that time his odds plummeted from 40/1 into 2/1 favorite."