Chelsea are considering Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo or club legend Frank Lampard to replace Maurizio Sarri, according to
The Sun.
Club owner Roman Abramovich has no desire to sack Sarri before the end of the season, but there is a growing feeling the Italian is not a natural fit for the Blues.
Sarri will only go before the end of the season if Chelsea crash out of the Europa League and suffer a collapse in their battle for a top-four place.
The 45-year-old Nuno has been gaining growing support after leading Wolves up to seventh place in their first season back in the top flight and sealing an FA Cup semi-final spot.
Lampard, 40, is managing Championship club Derby County.