Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola is set to be offered the chance to take Chelsea of Chelsea next season.
The Sunday Mirror says even though Guardiola insisted after Barcelona lifted the Champions League trophy that he would "stay another year, then we'll see", he could still be persuaded by the challenge of Chelsea.
Guardiola has told close friends that he wants to manage in England.
Only two clubs interest him - Chelsea and Manchester United. He has deep reservations about stepping into the United job when Sir Alex Ferguson finally steps down because he feels it's a no-win situation.
Dutchman Guus Hiddink, head coach of Turkey, is not Roman Abramovich's prime target.
