Mauricio Pochettino and Chelsea have reached a breakthrough in contract negotiations with a final round of talks now due.

The former PSG and Tottenham manager has been speaking with Chelsea for the past month.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports Pochettino and Chelsea are now finalising agreed terms.

“Understand talks between Chelsea and Mauricio Pochettino are moving forward to the final stages," he stated.

“Positive contacts took place in the last 24 hours.

“Nothing signed/done yet — but finally advancing waiting on the next steps."

Announcement plans are being pushed back, with a hope now that the deal will be agreed by the end of the season.