Based on a brand new report, Chelsea proprietor Todd Boehly tried to rent Arne Slot because the supervisor earlier than finalising a cope with Mauricio Pochettino.

As per AD, Slot engaged in discussions with Chelsea in the summertime however in the end selected to remain at Feyenoord. The report means that Boehly even picked up the Dutchman in a non-public jet for talks, however was unable to influence him to go away Eredivisie.

Chelsea’s appointment of Mauricio Pochettino hasn’t translated into on-field success, with the group at present in tenth place within the Premier League.

Given this case, AD means that Chelsea proprietor Todd Boehly would possibly think about Arne Slot as a possible candidate in the event that they resolve to half methods with Pochettino in the course of the season.

Slot’s Feyenoord are at present in second place within the Eredivisie, having gained the title final season. Slot additionally led Feyenoord to the ultimate of the Europa Convention League in 2021/22, the place they have been defeated by Jose Mourinho’s Roma.

Strain will probably be on Pochettino to churn out wins throughout a busy Christmas interval. A win on the weekend will definitely assist issues, nonetheless, they nonetheless discover themselves a way off the European positions. Chelsea are at present eight factors behind Spurs in fifth, and ten factors behind Aston Villa in fourth.