Chelsea have held "positive" contact with manager Julian Nagelsmann regarding a potential move to Stamford Bridge, according to journalist Rudy Galetti.

What's the latest on Nagelsmann to Chelsea?

Graham Potter has been under huge amounts of pressure to deliver in recent months following a poor run of form this season and during this large period of uncertainty, Todd Boehly reportedly approached Mauricio Pochettino and was a known admirer of Zinedine Zidane and Brighton coach Roberto De Zerbi, but in the end, the owner decided to put his faith in the 47-year-old.

The German was recently relieved of his duties at Bayern Munich and replaced by the former Blues boss Thomas Tuchel which came as a huge surprise considering his side were only one point off the top of the table in the Bundesliga but the SW6 outfit won't mind as they have now identified him as a possible candidate for over the summer.

Football Insider reported last week that the Stamford Bridge side were monitoring the availability of the 35-year-old should they decide to have a change of heart over the future of Potter with Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur also having him on their radar after the sacking of Antonio Conte, though it's the former who are first to make their official move.

Taking to Twitter, Galetti revealed that Chelsea have spoken to Nagelsmann about taking over should Potter be given his marching orders at the end of the season. He wrote:

"First positive contacts between #Nagelsmann and some #Chelsea representatives. To date, the former #BayernMunich coach is one of the #CFC's main options for the next season – together with Luis Enrique – in the event of Graham #Potter being sacked."

Would Nagelsmann be a good appointment for Chelsea?

Nagelsmann has been dubbed a "tactical brainbox" by journalist Josh Bunting and if Chelsea are to dismiss Potter ahead of the 2023/24 term, he would be the perfect candidate to take over the reins at Stamford Bridge.

The Bavaria-born coach had a remarkable record during his time at the Allianz Arena where he won 60, drew 14 and lost just ten of his 84 games, averaging 2.31 points per match, via Transfermarkt, form that would get a squad of talented individuals like the Blues competing at the top end of the table and for silverware. Boehly's target also led his side to three trophies, twice winning the German Super Cup and once the Bundesliga so knows what it takes to be successful at the highest level, making this a match made in heaven.

Frank Lampard’s second spell at Chelsea has started in dismal fashion.

There may well be a greater sense of optimism surrounding the club compared to the days of Graham Potter but at the moment, it very much feels as though the former Ostersunds boss is still at the helm.

Indeed, Lampard’s tenure has begun with consecutive defeats in which the Blues have failed to score.

That has been the story of Todd Boehly’s time as owner of Chelsea, with the west Londoners having found the net just 29 times in 30 Premier League outings, despite a spend of over £260m in the transfer market.

It’s fine evidence that money doesn’t buy you trophies. Instead, you need to meticulously go about your business in the market, purchasing players to suit a system.

At the moment, it doesn’t feel as though the Stamford Bridge outfit have any system or identity, with the two-time Champions League winners set to face another season away from Europe’s premier competition.

The only chance they have of securing a spot is if they win the tournament again this time around, although that now seems unlikely after a 2-0 defeat to Real Madrid in the first leg of their quarter-final.

Goals from Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio were enough for Carlo Ancelotti’s men who took full advantage of the hapless Kepa between the Chelsea sticks and Ben Chilwell’s second-half red card.

While both of those men are likely to take much of the blame for the loss in Spain, substitute Marc Cucurella also had a night to forget at the Bernabeu.

How did Cucurella play against Real Madrid?

Lampard threw the £175k-per-week left-back into the fray as a sub after the interval but the former Derby County boss must have been wishing he didn’t bother.

Indeed, Cucurella also had a part to play in Chilwell’s sending-off.

The Spaniard was clearly caught asleep in the middle of the pitch after being dragged wildly out of position by Rodrygo.

The Brazilian then cleverly span in behind, latching on to Fede Valverde’s delightful clipped ball, leaving Cucurella in his wake.

As a consequence, Chilwell was forced to dart back into the position the summer signing had vacated, leaving himself as the last man. Of course, the England international didn’t need to pull the Madrid star back, but he was arguably left with very little choice.

That moment ultimately proved to be key on the night, with the 24-year-old – who had fewer touches than Kepa during the game – criticised heavily by pundits and journalists alike.

The ever-outspoken Jamie O’Hara labelled the wing-back a “disgrace” for having “killed” Chelsea’s momentum while Chris Sutton suggested the former Brighton man had been “schooled” by Rodrygo prior to the red card.

The defender’s overall game was aptly summed up by BBC Sport’s Raj Chohan who noted: “Cucurella’s aggression is such an issue. Always mistiming his jumps out of the back 3. And doesn’t have the recovery pace to get back into position when it gets played around him.”

This isn’t the first time the 5 foot 8 ace has disappointed recently, with his shocking back pass being the reason Ollie Watkins was able to score in the defeat to Aston Villa a few weeks ago.

Cucurella’s drop-off in performance in the space of seven months or so has been remarkable. Only last season was he being eyed by Manchester City after his defensive partnership with Tariq Lamptey was described as “one of the best full-back pairings” in the entire league by Goal’s Mitch Wilks.

The £60m signing has clearly been a shadow since that review, with the ex-Getafe man set to go down as pound for pound one of the worst acquisitions in Chelsea’s recent history.

Everton are weighing up an offer for Juventus defender Federico Gatti this summer, according to reports.

What's the latest on Gatti's future?

Sean Dyche currently has James Tarkowski, Ben Godfrey, Mason Holgate, Michael Keane, Yerry Mina and Conor Coady as his options at centre-back, but with the latter two both out of contract at the end of the season, reinforcements will be needed should either of the duo depart during the upcoming window.

The Italian international only arrived at the Allianz Stadium in January 2022 so has another four years remaining on his deal, but having made just 15 appearances under Massimiliano Allegri since putting pen to paper, is significantly low down in the boss’ pecking order and is unlikely to become a regular feature.

According to SerieBNews (via Sport Witness), Everton, alongside their Premier League rivals West Ham, are both “considering the option” of meeting Gatti’s €30m (£26m) valuation to bring him to England. The Toffees and the Irons believe that this would be “tempting” when it comes to him deciding whether to change countries, though it’s not known if Dyche himself would personally be keen to pursue him. The Merseyside outfit could also feel that he is “overpriced” with Juventus having paid just €7.5m (£6.5m) plus €2.25m (£1.9m) in add-ons.

Should Everton cash out on Gatti?

Everton won’t be in a position to know what their summer budget will be until they discover whether they are able to maintain their Premier League status, but should they be able to afford it, Gatti has to be one of the names on their list of targets.

Standing at 6 foot 3, the colossus currently averages 3.4 clearances, 1.8 aerial wins and 1.4 interceptions per league game, via WhoScored, displaying just how much of a rock he is at the heart of a backline, but he can also contribute to proceedings at the opposite end of the pitch. The Adidas-sponsored star has posted 11 goal contributions throughout his career (nine goals and two assists) and ranks in the 94th percentile for most shot-creating actions so is always looking to instigate moments of magic up top.

Gatti, who has been described as a centre-back that has “tons of passion” by Los Angeles FC defender Giorgio Chiellini, also has experience playing at the highest level having represented Juventus in the Champions League so knows what it takes to be successful, making this a no-brainer of a deal to complete.

Tottenham Hotspur have their eyes set on potentially appointing Roberto De Zerbi as their next permanent manager to replace Antonio Conte.

Would De Zerbi leave Brighton for Spurs?

It has been a turbulent season for the north London side who now sit outside of the Champions League spots having taken just two points from their last two games against Southampton and Everton.

Their poor form on the road has also left Spurs susceptible to Brighton & Hove Albion who could overtake the Lilywhites if they win their two games in hand.

And they could make big strides to do so on Saturday when they travel to north London where they will face Cristian Stellini's Spurs.

This could potentially be seen as De Zerbi's audition in front of Daniel Levy with the Italian believed to be one of the options on Tottenham's shortlist.

However, reports recently have suggested that after Spurs made an approach to the Italian's camp, the noises they have heard back have not been overly positive.

And speaking on the Gold & Guest Talk Tottenham podcast, Alasdair Gold has claimed those around the Italian have suggested he is a bit emotional and mad behind the scenes:

(52:20) "I know it will be another Italian and he's quite emotional Italian from what it sounds like and I think behind the scenes, he can be a bit of a madcap chap from some of the people I've spoken to that know him.

"But I do think he's another character that would step in and try to grab Spurs by the scruff of the neck and that's what they need."

Would De Zerbi bring Conte similarities?

Perhaps the biggest issue for Spurs fans regarding Conte was his negative style of football which saw many grow tiresome of the Italian.

And in this sense, there is a stark contrast between the two Italian bosses with De Zerbi's Brighton demonstrating themselves to be one of the most exciting sides to watch in the Premier League.

Only the Premier League's top two sides have recorded a higher average possession than the Seagulls (59.9%) this season which is considerably higher than that of Spurs.

However, it is perhaps what De Zerbi is extracting out of the players he has available which is most impressive.

Youngster Evan Ferguson is a great example. Under the Italian, the Irishman is quickly emerging as one of the Premier League's brightest talents and is being given a real opportunity in the side.

And with a number of players at Spurs, like Son Heung-min and Dejan Kulusevski, struggling to find any kind of form, the prospect of an attack-minded manager has to be a big appeal.

But perhaps the 43-year-old does not carry only positives with him as Gold suggests there is also a fiery side to the Italian.

Spurs will be all too familiar with Italian managers so it would be interesting to see whether Conte's time at Spurs may have scarred Levy slightly.

Manchester United loanee Marcel Sabitzer is pushing to complete a permanent Old Trafford move this summer, Football Insider report.

What’s the latest Man United transfer news on Sabitzer?

Sabitzer arrived on loan until the end of the season back in January from Bayern Munich, with the deal not including an option to make a transfer permanent over the coming months.

The Austrian has gone on to make 13 appearances under Erik ten Hag but missed Sunday’s 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest in the Premier League after pulling out through injury in the warm up.

The Red Devils were reportedly told that they would need to pay around £25m to make Sabitzer’s loan permanent, a fee that would need to be lowered for any chance of a transfer to materialise, but a further update has now emerged.

Football Insider reporter Pete O’Rourke shared an update on Sabitzer in the last 24 hours, revealing that the player is pushing for a full-time move to Manchester.

He adds that Ten Hag has been pleased with the 29-year-old, with a well-placed source telling the site that a permanent move now “has a good chance of happening”. There is a willingness from all parties involved to agree on a permanent transfer, as the player doesn’t feature in new Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel’s long-term plans.

Does a permanent transfer to Man United make sense?

Sabitzer starred in his last United appearance against Sevilla in the Europa League, netting twice in the 2-2 draw. The £211,000-a-week midfielder has made a positive impact at Old Trafford, with Diogo Dalot describing him as a "machine".

The Red Devils are after new midfield reinforcements this summer, so Sabitzer could come in on a permanent basis to bolster Ten Hag's options for the foreseeable future.

Scott McTominay has reportedly told the Old Trafford board that he wants to leave this summer, so Sabitzer may well be viewed as a permanent replacement for the Scot, with the loanee capable of turning out in a variety of midfield roles.

As per WhoScored, Sabitzer has actually outperformed Christian Eriksen, Fred and McTominay this season, showing how he could be a solid squad option going forward, with United on course to once again be playing in four separate competitions. The player is keen, Ten Hag has been impressed and all parties think a transfer can be completed, so it looks as if this could be one to follow closely.

نجح نجم فريق ليفربول، محمد صلاح، في تسجيل هدفين في مباراة ليفربول ضد نيوكاسل يونايتد في بطولة الدوري الإنجليزي، في الجولة العشرين.

وارتفع رصيد محمد صلاح من الأهداف إلى 14 هدفًا، بالتساوي مع النجم إيرلينج هالاند لاعب مانشستر سيتي.

كما تمكن نجم فريق توتنهام، سون هيونج مين، من تسجيل هدف في مباراة اليوم الأحد ضد بورنموث في بطولة الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.

وارتفع رصيد الكوري الجنوبي من الأهداف إلى 12 في النسخة الحالية من الدوري الإنجليزي، بالتساوي مع دومينيك سولانكي لاعب بورنموث.

في حين يتصدر إيرلينج هالاند، لاعب مانشستر سيتي، قائمة الهدافين حاليًا برصيد 14 هدفًا. ترتيب هدافي الدوري الإنجليزي بعد ثنائية محمد صلاح أمام نيوكاسل

1 محمد صلاح، ليفربول، 14 هدفًا.

2 إيرلينج هالاند، مانشستر سيتي، 14 هدفًا.

3 سون هيونج مين، توتنهام، 12 هدفًا.

4 دومينيك سولانكي، بورنموث، 12 هدفًا.

5 جارود بوين، وست هام، 11 هدفًا.

6 هوانج هي تشان، ولفرهامبتون، 10 أهداف.

7 أولي واتكينز، أستون فيلا، 9 أهداف.

8 كول بالمر، تشيلسي، 8 أهداف.

9 ألكسندر إيزاك، نيوكاسل يونايتد، 8 أهداف.

10 نيكولاس جاكسون، تشيلسي، 7 أهداف.

ويمكنك متابعة ترتيب هدافي الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز، موسم 2023/24، محدث بشكل مستمر من هنا.

Tottenham Hotspur have seen plenty of names touted for take their vacant managerial hot seat, with interest from several big names given the magnitude of this job.

However, it is just that importance that makes this such an imperative signing for Daniel Levy. Having essentially failed in his last three appointments, with Jose Mourinho, Nuno Espirito Santo and Antonio Conte all struggling to bring the success promised, surely the CEO must realise that it is time to take the club in a new direction.

Previously, the Lilywhites had earned success as the plucky underdog, rising through the ranks and shocking everyone. Although their status has been bolstered since those days under Mauricio Pochettino, that does not mean the club needs a complete shift in the philosophy that earned them steady progression.

Perhaps a lesser-known option could be the way to go; someone who is hungry for success and is keen to lead this club along their path.

Therefore, Levy must avoid making a common mistake: hiring the biggest name available.

With Luis Enrique continuing to be linked with the role, despite again falling into that category, it seems like the man making these big decisions might never learn his lesson.

How does Luis Enrique play?

With two stints as the Spanish national team boss succeeding his tenure at FC Barcelona, the 52-year-old has enjoyed a meteoric rise to the top of the sport.

Enjoying fast, free-flowing football that relies upon a harsh vertical transition, his preferred 4-3-3 system could appeal to Spurs' current squad which is laden with pace on the counter. However, it is a similar method that Conte tried to employ, to little success, certainly not appealing to the fanbase.

Although the former Celta Vigo coach prefers a far more attractive branch of this philosophy, it still often surrenders the impetus that fans of the north London outfit have gone without for so long.

The shining light of Enrique's career thus far is undoubtedly the treble won with the Catalonian giants. Although this is an immeasurable feat, and not one to be downplayed, a front line of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar is sure to aid any push for the unprecedented.

Unfortunately for Levy, his current crop of players marks a stark downturn in quality.

American commentator Juan Arango, who has been featured on AppleTV and the Guardian, still maintained that the coach was "terrible" in his conduct too.

Having worked with the best, perhaps the Gijon-born tactician might not be suited to motivating a group that needs more than just a tactical shift to make them play. The squad needs gutting, replacing the dead wood to truly enact a mentality shift.

Enrique could well go on to achieve further success in the future, but for now, he falls alongside the likes of Conte and Mourinho in terms of stature.

Therefore, Levy cannot afford to repeat his old mistakes during this crossroads in the club's future.

Insider Dean Jones has claimed that Todd Boehly wants Julian Nagelsmann at Chelsea as his preferred next manager.

What is the latest Todd Boehly news at Chelsea?

The Blues American co-owner has stolen plenty of headlines since becoming a central figure with the Premier League club.

For instance, Boehly his board members Behdad Eghbali and Hansjorg Wyss visited the Chelsea dressing room after the recent loss to Brighton and supposedly told the squad that their season had been “embarrassing” (via Evening Standard).

Perhaps the team would look a little more stable on the pitch if there was any sense of stability off it. After all, with Frank Lampard now in charge as interim, the Blues have already had three managers this season with Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter sacked earlier in the campaign.

It now seems that Boehly has his heart set on the next man to take charge of his club. While speaking on the latest episode of Chasing Green Arrows, Jones explained as much.

The journalist said (10:40): “I know Chelsea have spoken to him [Luis Enrique] and liked what he had to say.

"I know that… I get the feeling that ideally Todd Boehly would still go for Nagelsmann."

Is Nagelsmann or Luis Enrique better for Chelsea?

As Jones references, the Blues have also been heavily linked with a move for Spanish manager Luis Enrique, with reports suggesting Tottenham Hotspur are also keen on the 52-year-old.

However, if the quotes above are indeed accurate, it seems Boehly would prefer 35-year-old Nagelsmann to take over from Lampard next season instead.

The German is younger and so has less experience than Luis Enrique, but has still won the Bundesliga as well as two German Super Cups with Bayern Munich.

The Spaniard, on the other hand, won it all essentially with Barcelona as his team lifted La Liga, the Champions League, the Club World Cup and much more during his spell with the Catalan giants.

With that in mind, it remains unclear as to why exactly Boehly might prefer Nagelsmann instead. After all, he did just sack Potter who is also relatively young and inexperienced compared to many.

Although, he did also hire the former Brighton boss hoping he could fulfil his potential with the Blues.

Perhaps the American sees Nagelsmann are another Potter-like manager with plenty of talent, except his recent experience with Munich makes him slightly better suited for arriving at Chelsea and handling the immediate weight of expectation.

Tottenham Hotspur have made contact with Brendan Rodgers about the 50-year-old becoming their next manager, according to a report from Football Insider.

Is Brendan Rodgers going to Tottenham?

Having been sacked by Leicester City at the beginning of April, rumours have started to swirl about Rodgers coming in as Tottenham manager at the end of the season, however journalist Ryan Taylor thinks his appointment "wouldn't be received well" by supporters.

Football Insider report the Northern Irishman has been sounded out by Spurs, but they are set to carry out an exhaustive managerial process to secure a replacement for Antonio Conte, and another manager is their top target.

The same report details that Julian Nagelsmann is the Lilywhites' first-choice manager, which indicates that Rodgers may only be targeted as a back-up option, but they have already started to lay down some of the groundwork.

According to a new report from Football Insider, Tottenham have made contact with the 50-year-old about the vacant role, as they continue to run the rule over potential candidates to replace Conte.

The former Celtic boss is now said to have a good chance of taking over at N17, as his CV includes successful spells at Liverpool, Leicester, Swansea and Celtic, while he also has a proven track record of developing players

His departure from Leicester means that Spurs would not be required to shell out any money in order to secure his signature, which the club are keen to avoid, having spent millions on new managers in recent years.

Is Brendan Rodgers Tottenham's best option?

The ex-Liverpool man has won nine major honours in his managerial career, including an FA Cup and Community Shield with Leicester, and that know-how of being able to win trophies could be vital for Spurs, who have been starved of success since an EFL Cup win in 2008.

West Ham United boss David Moyes hailed Rodgers as a "super manager" in the wake of his sacking, and there has been a suggestion he could bring James Maddison to the club with him, one of the club's priority transfer targets.

That said, Luis Enrique has a far more glittering trophy cabinet, having won the Champions League and two La Liga titles, while also being named world's best club coach for the 2014-15 season.

Enrique is said to have travelled for talks with Tottenham, and therefore Rodgers should only be considered if Spurs miss out on the Spaniard, as well as their other main targets.

Tottenham Hotspur's manager search continues to fan the flames of the rumour mill, which will seemingly go on until Daniel Levy finally makes up his mind.

It has now been nearly two weeks since Antonio Conte was sacked, and an ever-growing list has emerged listing the numerous candidates in line for the job. However, what made the issue slightly more pressing was Chelsea's decision to dismiss Graham Potter.

This added another Premier League powerhouse into the mix, searching for a successor to their recently departed boss.

Although Frank Lampard might be ready to take the job on a temporary basis, the Lilywhites need to have someone lined up for the summer, or else face losing out on their top targets to a Blues outfit that are likely a far more enticing proposition for budding bosses.

One name that refuses to disappear with regard to Spurs' vacancy is Oliver Glasner, who has earned praise for his work in Germany with Eintracht Frankfurt.

A pragmatic manager with similar ideals to Conte, there are reservations about just how similar the Austrian might be were he appointed. However, they have been handed a huge boost in their pursuit as reports from Sky Germany noted there was a high chance he could depart this summer.

Indeed, their reporter Florian Plettenberg commented in the last 48 hours on the situation, saying: "The trend is that Glasner will say goodbye to SGE in the summer."

Whether fans want the 48-year-old or not, this marks a huge step towards ensuring his availability should Levy seek him out.

How does Oliver Glasner play?

Preferring to employ a system with three central defenders, much like his potential predecessor, his Frankfurt side earned praise for their Europa League triumph last season against all odds.

This year, however, they find themselves deeply engrossed in a desperate battle for any European football at all.

It has been a stark drop-off, and led to an explosive interview that further aligns him with Conte. Having been sacked for such an outburst, Glasner would emulate something similar mid-way through March, claiming after a defeat: "You could play 0-0 in a game like this – but we can’t. That is also a question of quality. I don’t know how you can train quality."

Although his teams seem more high-scoring than the current Spurs outfit, they also seem to suffer from a lack of differentiation between their goals scored and goals conceded. As such, across his 60 Bundesliga matches in charge of his current side, the Europa League winner's team have scored 92 but conceded 86. They are unpredictable, at a time when Spurs need reliability.

He remains capable of the odd "tactical master stroke", as he was lauded for by journalist Stefan Bienkowski, but so did Conte.

The two share more similarities than fans would likely care to admit, and appointing Glasner could be returning to old ground in worrying fashion.