Chelsea to appoint Antonio Conte?

Italy head coach Antonio Conte is the leading candidate to replace interim manager Guus Hiddink at Chelsea this summer.

The Blues have been linked with a long list of names since the dismissal of Jose Mourinho in December.

Gianluca di Marzio suggests that the Premier League holders are in advanced talks with Conte after they gave up on their pursuit of Juventus' Massimiliano Allegri.

The report adds that the 46-year-old is most likely to takeover the managerial reigns at Stamford Bridge after he completes his job with Azzurri for Euro 2016.

Former Chile manager Jorge Sampaoli has also been linked with the Blues vacancy.