Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich wants to bring Guus Hiddink back to the club as part of his overhaul this year.
The Daily Mail says Hiddink, who spent three successful months at Stamford Bridge as caretaker manager in 2009, is the man owner Roman Abramovich would like to replace Frank Arnesen as sporting director when his contract expires this summer.
Chelsea's billionaire owner intends to stand by head coach Carlo Ancelotti for at least one more season, but Abramovich is known to be looking for a high-profile figure to bring footballing clout to the club's executive tier.
West Ham United manager Avram Grant has also been linked to the job because of his connections with the Russian owner, but Hiddink would be a popular appointment with the players and fans.
He remains in charge of Turkey, but is under pressure and defeat to Austria next month could see him dismissed.
