Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur have both been heavily linked with Julian Nagelsmann in recent weeks.
Late last month, The Telegraph reported that he was Daniel Levy’s top target to replace Antonio Conte at Spurs.
However, more recent reports have suggested that Nagelsmann seems likelier to join the Blues.
The Times have claimed that the 35-year-old prefers a move to Chelsea over Tottenham.
Indeed, Nagelsmann has already held talks with the Stamford Bridge hierarchy, added the report.
GiveMeSport’s Dean Jones has now provided an update on Nagelsmann amid links with Chelsea and Spurs.
The transfer insider spoke at length about the Blues’ stance on the highly sought-coach.
“Chelsea are narrowing down their options for the next manager,” Jones wrote on GiveMeSport.
“And there is a feeling Julian Nagelsmann is edging the race to come in as boss.
“Sources have explained how Nagelsmann is seen as an improved version of Graham Potter.
“Chelsea believe his style of coaching could mean that groundwork already put in over past months is less likely to be abandoned under his leadership.
“They have put in work too to understand exactly why his Bayern Munich reign did not work out.
“And learnings at this moment suggest they do not feel the reasons would impact on them if he took charge of Chelsea.”
Our view
Nagelsmann is an ‘extraordinary‘ manager who has the credential and skillset to be a success in the Premier League.
Indeed, Bayern’s decision to relieve him of his duties has raised many eyebrows among fans and neutrals alike.
It’ll be interesting to see what happens over the coming weeks and months.
Both Chelsea and Tottenham would be good shouts for Nagelsmann.
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