Guus Hiddink has revealed already that he will not be managing Chelsea at the end of the season. The Blues, therefore, will be looking to sign an elite-level manager next season, and if the reports are to be believed they have already started searching for the right candidate.

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone remains their #1 target next summer, but the Blues are exploring other options as well.

According to Daily Star, Chelsea are interested in signing the former Juventus manager Antonio Conte. The Italian is “top of the list” for them, but the Blues may face a strong competition from Manchester United.

Tuesday’s Daily Star back page:

Exclusive – Blues race for Conte#cfc #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers pic.twitter.com/zve3B7tcdz

— Nick Sutton (@suttonnick) February 8, 2016

Louis van Gaal has told reporters in his last press conference that the reports of Manchester United currently holding talks with Jose Mourinho are nonsense. However, the speculation continues, and according to the Sun, Mauricio Pochettino has emerged as a genuine candidate for the managerial job at Old Trafford.

Tuesday’s Sun back page: Man United Exclusive – Poch your back Jose#tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers #mufc pic.twitter.com/hn2unTTeNT — Nick Sutton (@suttonnick) February 8, 2016

Elsewhere, other major media outlets have focussed their attention on Liverpool fans’ ongoing protest over the high ticket prices.

Tuesday’s Daily Mail back page:

Exclusive – Carragher: Why I walked out #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers #LFC pic.twitter.com/uQVsVbGKzZ

— Nick Sutton (@suttonnick) February 8, 2016

Tuesday’s Guardian Sport Klopp tells Liverpool’s owners to find a solution in ticket row#tomorrowspaperstoday #LFC pic.twitter.com/Kqjp6OySnW — Nick Sutton (@suttonnick) February 8, 2016

Tuesday’s Times back page:

Listen to fans over tickets, warns Klopp#tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers #LFC pic.twitter.com/dBZKhxXH4K

— Nick Sutton (@suttonnick) February 8, 2016

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