Chelsea make preliminary contact with world class Ligue 1 Manager to replace Graham Potter in new Managerial twist.

 Per reports from Football Insider, Chelsea have made contact with the former Ligue 1 Manager as replacement for Graham Potter. 

Graham Potter's job at Chelsea is currently under fire following a lacklustre performance from his team that leaves them sitting tenth in the League, with only one goal scored in February. 

While it is gathered that the club's hierarchy are backing Potter, new reports suggest that the club have begun a preliminary search for his replacement. 

Chelsea have made contact with Mauricio Pochettino as they plot a potential managerial change, per Football Insider. 

Former Tottenham boss, who is an Anglophile and has a home in London, is believed to be interested in taking over at Stamford Bridge were the job to become available.

There is also interest in him from other top clubs in England and abroad.

Pochettino had coached Ligue 1 side, PSG and had won the French title with them.