Chelsea meet with Julian Nagelsmann over managerial role

Two weeks ago, informal talks were reportedly held between Julian Nagelsmann's representatives and Chelsea in the wake of the sacking of Graham Potter as the Blues built up a shortlist of potential targets.

Now it is believed that list has been withered down to a significantly smaller number and the former Bayern Munich boss, Nagelsmann features near the very top. 

According to 90min, Chelsea directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart, have now personally met with Nagelsmann to discuss his vision for the club and come to a conclusion on whether he could be the ideal Potter replacement, long term.

The report further revealed that Nagelsmann and former Barcelona boss Luis Enrique are currently the two leading candidates for the role with there being no clear favourite. That picture will indeed become clearer in the coming weeks.

Meanwhile, Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku who is currently on loan at Inter Milan is set to return to his parent club at the end of the season after the Nerazzurri decided that they would not be exercising their option to make the deal permanent.

He had hopes of rediscovering that form with Inter, but the season has been filled with injury concerns and inconsistent performances. 

Lukaku has only featured in 24 games in all competitions this season, recording a paltry seven goals in that period.