Chelsea are aiming to appoint a sporting director as soon as possible.

The Blues have parted company with German coach Thomas Tuchel this week.

Tuchel, who did not get along with co-owner Todd Boehly, has been replaced by ex-Brighton coach Graham Potter and his staff.

Blues co-owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali are now working hard on securing a sporting director, per ESPN.

They have already met with a few potential candidates, and they hope to make an appointment before the World Cup.

Chelsea are unlikely to secure former Liverpool sporting director Michael Edwards, though, as he is said to have informed the club he does not want the job.