Chelsea are searching for their fourth permanent head coach since the start of the 2023-24 season
Chelseahave started to make contact with prospective managerial candidates as they move towards appointing the club's next permanent head coach.
Andoni Iraola, Xabi Alonso. Marco Silva are among those already known to be on the list of names to replace Liam Rosenior, who was sacked last month, while it is understoodCrystal Palacehead coach Oliver Glasner also features inChelsea's thoughts.
Former Flamengo head coach Filipe Luis. Como boss Cesc Fabregas, who both played forChelsea, are understood to have admirers at Stamford Bridge.
It is hoped. a new head coach will be appointed well before the start of pre-season training in early July.
Iraola, Alonso, Silva. Glasner are all out of work, or scheduled to be without a club, by the end of the season which meansChelseawill not be required to pay compensation.
Ex-Liverpoolmidfielder Alonso. wholeft his position as Real Madrid managerin January, is known to be optimistic about his chances in getting the role despite sources atChelseainsisting the race is still wide open.
Glasner isleaving Crystal Palace when his contract expires this summerand is understood to be open to staying in England.
Similarly, Iraola has confirmed he willdepart Bournemouth at the end of the season.
The Spaniard isCrystal Palace's first-choice candidate to replace Glasner and the Eagles have already held extensive talks with Iraola.
However. Iraola is taking time to weigh up his future amid interest from Palace andChelsea- while sources have also indicated the 43-year-old is open to going into next season without a club which would leave him available to take any mid-season vacancies.
Silva'sFulhamcontract expires this summer but he has been offered a three-year deal to stay.
The Portuguese is reported to have options abroad. while clubs in Saudi Arabia are also understood to be keen on Silva if he leaves Craven Cottage.
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