Chelsea news: Zinedine Zidane clear favourite to replace Maurizio Sarri as manager

Chelsea news: Zinedine Zidane clear favourite to replace Maurizio Sarri as manager
Zinedine Zidane is now the clear favourite to take over at Chelsea after his odds were slashed following an out pour of bets on his appointment.The Blues dropped down to sixth in the Premier League after a humiliating 6-0 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday and they are reportedly ready to replace the under-pressure Maurizio Sarri after just eight months in charge.2

Zidane is favourite to take over at Chelsea

Zidane, who won three successive Champions League titles while in charge of Real Madrid before leaving in May, has been the most backed for the job over the last 12 hours, attracting 64 per of all bets to become Sarris successor.His odds have been cut from 14/1 yesterday, into as short as 13/8 clear favourite this morning, replacing former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard, while another Chelsea legendGianfranco Zola is the bookies second favourite for the job at 6/1, followed by Laurent Blanc at 9/1. Oddschecker spokesperson George Elek said: Given that Zidane is unlikely to be without a job for long, this gamble suggests that Maurizio Sarri’s time in west London could be coming to an end.He remains odds-on across the board to be the next Premier League manager to leave his post.Manchester United are also keen on securing the services of the 46-year-old France legend, but have been impressed with the way in which interim boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has stepped up since taking over from Jose Mourinho.2

Maurizio Sarri is under pressure at Chelsea

Should Chelsea land Zidane, it would more than likely mean star man Eden Hazard remains at the club, given he idolises the World Cup winner and it would keep him from a mega-money to Real Madrid in the summer.Meanwhile,reports in Spainclaim Chelsea players are confused by Sarris team selection this season, and want NGolo Kante to be moved back to his natural holding midfield position.Kante is regarded as one of the best, if not the best, defensive midfielder on the planet, but has been moved to a more advanced position this term to make room for summer signing Jorginho.

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Harry Redknapp makes Champions League final prediction ahead of Liverpool vs Tottenham. Liverpool and Tottenham face off in the Champions League final in Madrid on Saturday

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Frenkie de Jong is reportedly attracting interest from Europe's biggest clubs, with Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and Real Madrid among the clubs linked with the 21-year-old this season. Manchester City want to sign Ajax and Holland star next summer.
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FEE AGREED? The Tottenham manager is understood to be the no.1 choice to take over full-time, with Solskjaer was appointed as caretaker until the end of the season after Jose Mourinho's sacking Manchester United and Molde have reportedly agreed a fee if Ole Gunnar Solskjaer becomes permanent manager of the Red Devils in the summer.
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Steve McClaren has been sacked by QPR after a run of just one win in 15 Championship games.. The former England boss replaced Ian Holloway in May 2018, but has been dismissed with the club in 17th position, eight points above the relegation zone.
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Manchester United are bound to be on the lookout for a number of defensive reinforcements this summer as they look to revamp their squad ahead of next season. The Red Devils ended up in sixth
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Liverpool news: Former Everton hero Tim Howard gives brutally honest answer on rivals' title charge 'Europe may not save Everton's season' Gylfi Sigurdsson admits for Everton to still be in contention for European football is remarkable after a poor first half of the season.
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Emiliano Sala: Nantes are reportedly demanding the £15m transfer fee from Cardiff (Pic: GETTY). A private search funded by Sala's family discovered the Piper PA-46 Malibu plane carrying him from Nantes to Cardiff within hours of starting the operation on Sunday.
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Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has become the fifth injury withdrawal from Gareth Southgate's England squad. The Three Lions kick-off their Euro 2020 qualification campaign at home
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