Chelsea identify the permanent manager to replace Mourinho

Chelsea have chosen Manuel Pellegrini to become their next permanent manager, according to Marca.

The report claims that with Pep Guardiola set to join Manchester City next summer, the Premier League champions will make their move for the Chilean, unless Guus Hiddink sparks a remarkable turnaround.

Chelsea reportedly view Pellegrini as the ideal candidate to become Jose Mourinho's permanent successor following the Portuguese's turbulent reign at Stamford Bridge.