Vitesse Arnhem coach Leonid Slutsky is being linked with Maurizio Sarri's job at Chelsea.
Sarri could be shown the door by Chelsea if they're beaten heavily by Manchester City on Sunday in the Carabao Cup final.
And the Independent says among candidates to replace Sarri is Slutsky.
The Russian is close to Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich and spent time with the club before taking charge of Hull City last season.
Slutsky is now coaching Vitesse, which are long time partners with Chelsea, and is on a shortlist of names under consideration should Sarri be axed.