Chelsea close in on Liam Rosenior as new manager

"The search for the next Chelsea manager appears to be entering its final stages, with Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior touching down in the capital to formalise his move to Stamford Bridge. The English manager very quickly emerged as the favourite to replace Enzo Maresca after the Italian quit the club mid-season following a fall out with the club's hierarchy. It now appears that the 41-year-old is closing in on a move."

"According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the deal is moving rapidly. In a latest update, Romano revealed that Rosenior is scheduled to arrive in London tonight, with a formal interview booked within the next 24 hours. While the interview is a necessary procedural step, expectations are high that Rosenior will be unveiled as the new Chelsea head coach as early as next week."

Liam Rosenior has arrived in London to formalise a move to Chelsea and has emerged as the favourite to replace Enzo Maresca after Maresca quit mid-season following a fall-out with the club hierarchy. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports Rosenior is scheduled to arrive tonight with a formal interview booked within 24 hours, and the expectation is for an unveiling as Chelsea head coach as early as next week. The primary delay concerns Strasbourg arranging a suitable replacement before Rosenior signs. Both Chelsea and RC Strasbourg are owned by the BlueCo consortium led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, making the appointment effectively an internal promotion.

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