Mauricio Pochettino is eyeing Graham Potter's job at Chelsea.
The Sun says the former Tottenham manager has been out of work since being axed by French giants Paris Saint-Germain in July.
Potter is under huge pressure at Stamford Bridge following a shocking run of only one win in seven games in all competitions.
Fans turned on the ex-Brighton man following their dismal 4-0 FA Cup third-round exit at Manchester City on Sunday.
And Argentine Poch, 50, would be willing to take over if Chelsea called.
But his affiliation with the Blues' hated rivals Spurs has always been seen as an issue to him moving to West London.
Pochettino still has a home in the capital and spent a lot of time in the country, even when he was at PSG.
It is understood the Blues board are already considering Potter's future — despite only hiring him in September.
However, the 47-year-old is expected to be given the rest of this month to see if he can turn things around.