Chelsea are being linked with a move for the Wolverhampton Wanderers manager.
The Wolverhampton Wanderers manager, Nuno Espirito Santo, has been listed among the candidates to replace Maurizio Sarri at Chelsea (The Sun).
Under normal circumstances, it’s a job that Nuno is likely to find appealing – although the club’s impending transfer embargo may cause the Portuguese to think twice.
Yet, according to reports (Football.London), Chelsea remain hopeful they can overturn the ban. And if that is the case then might Wolves have to worry about losing more than just Nuno to Stamford Bridge?
One area in which the Blues are expected to strengthen this summer – if their appeal is successful – is at centre-forward. The five-times Premier League champions recruited Gonzalo Higuain on an 18-month loan in January, but have Olivier Giroud out of contract at the end of this season.
And who better to fill the Frenchman’s void than Wolves’ Raul Jimenez – the scorer or creator of 18 goals in 30 league games this season?
Jimenez is not yet officially a Wolves player, although according to reports (Express & Star) the Molineux outfit do have an option to sign the Mexican for £30 million this summer.
And our advice would be to get it done quick – especially if it is Chelsea who secure one of the two Champions League spots currently up for grabs.
Receive exclusive football transfer news and updates twice a week to your mailbox
