GRAHAM POTTER is closing in on becoming the new Chelsea manager as bookmakers Betfair have SUSPENDED betting on the next Blues boss.
Potter held talks with the Stamford Bridge hierarchy yesterday and now looks set to be in the dugout for Saturday’s West London derby.
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His odds shortened all afternoon having initially been second favourite for the role behind Mauricio Pochettino.
Brighton gave Chelsea the green light to open talks and those talks appear to have gone well.
Reports suggest contracts are set to be signed this morning and an announcement could come later today.
Chelsea have moved swiftly having just sacked Thomas Tuchel yesterday morning.
They currently sit sixth in the Premier League but only five points off Arsenal at the summit.
However, the new owners – who have only just reached 100 days in control of the club – have moved to axe the manager that brought in the Champions League and Super Cup during his tenure.
In their statement they promised a swift process to appoint their new boss.
And it looks like they have stuck to their word and replaced him just over 24 hours following the dismissal.
Seagulls boss Potter has worked his magic to get the seasiders in a lofty fourth spot in the Premier League.
His only blemish coming in a defeat to Fulham but he already has beaten Manchester United, West Ham and Leeds, before guiding to his side to thumping 5-2 win over Leicester.
More than just the results, his style of football has caught the eye of many across English football.
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