Luis Enrique

Chelsea news: The Blues are ramping up their attempts to find a new head coach with Luis Enrique taking a key step towards the role.

In 2013 he admitted: "I’d like to manage in England at some point. Enrique had great success with Barcelona, managing one of the greatest frontlines ever seen. I would go to a team with possibilities. The Blues aren't yet close to making an appointment but are ramping up their actions with a Champions League quarter-final tie against Real Madrid on the horizon. Luis Enrique is in London for talks with Chelsea over the vacant manager role after Graham Potter was sacked on Sunday. "I am lucky because my personal life fills me up.

Chelsea are holding talks with former Barcelona and Spain head coach Luis Enrique as they look for a successor to Graham Potter, following his sacking on ...

Former Spain and Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique has arrived in England with his agents for talks with Chelsea, sources have confirmed to 90min.

[has indicated](https://www.90min.com/posts/julian-nagelsmann-roberto-de-zerbi-unconvinced-by-tottenham-vacancy) that he is not wholly convinced by the project on offer in north London. Amid their search for a permanent successor, Chelsea appointed Bruno Saltor as interim boss. "I would like to go to England to work. It's a very interesting league, I don't hide it, I would like to go to work there," Enrique said. [here](https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Uw80LztWrmrt5U0LArsO4) to listen to the podcast! [Chelsea](https://www.90min.com/teams/chelsea) sources have indicated to 90min that they expect to hold talks with Nagelsmann later this week.

Chelsea could parade a much-changed XI next season should Luis Enrique land the Stamford Bridge job; Enrique is said to be a frontrunner for the vacant ...

According to [find a permanent replacement for Potter](https://sportsbrief.com/football/chelsea/37674-graham-potter-8-world-class-managers-replace-sacked-chelsea-boss/). [Neymar](https://sportsbrief.com/tag/neymar/) Junior, who has been linked with a sensational summer move to the Premier League. [Mendy](https://sportsbrief.com/tag/benjamin-mendy/) and Kepa relegated to the bench. ["Recommended for you" ](https://sportsbrief.com/recommended/)and enjoy! [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11668/12782650/graham-potter-chelsea-sack-head-coach-one-day-after-blues-beaten-by-aston-villa), [Chelsea](https://sportsbrief.com/football/chelsea/) chiefs resolved to part ways with the former Brighton & Hove Albion manager after he led the club in a disastrous run of form that had seen them languish in the mid-table for weeks.

It's a familiar feeling for Chelsea fans: No manager, no stability and no idea which players will arrive over the summer. Below, Sportsmail looks at how ...

He scored 90 goals in 145 games in all competitions under Enrique at Barca and PSG could be willing to let him go this summer given his sizeable wages and difficult personality. Neymar and Nkunku could play alongside England winger Raheem Sterling in a pacy, skilful and versatile front three. [ they sacked Graham Potter on Sunday ](/sport/football/article-11768975/Graham-Potter-SACKED-Chelsea-manager-seven-months-charge.html)- and Luis Enrique could be the man to guide them out of it. He could play as a withdrawn, central No 9 in the style of Kai Havertz. Napoli's Victor Osimhen is the dream ticket but Sportsmail understands Chelsea want to sell a few players first before looking at his price tag. Enrique would have a decision to make regarding his goalkeeper, though, with both Edouard Mendy and Kepa Arrizabalaga receiving criticism this season.

According to 'Jijantes', Luis Enrique travelled to London on Wednesday to close the deal with Chelsea. The former Spain coach could face Real Madrid in less ...

Barcelona were the last team he coached in 2017 and the Spaniard is set to take charge of a hopeless However, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Blues are still considering Julian Nagelsmann. That was not the return the club's American ownership group was expecting after investing over £500 million in new players in their first season in charge, on top of the £2.5 billion they paid for the club.

After reports all day over Spaniard Luis Enrique being in London discussing a possible deal with Chelsea, when asked about his trip at the airport, ...

What is certain is that Enrique is keen to manage another top side after leaving the Spain job after the World Cup in 2022. Agent Ivan de la Pena accompanied him there, with Fabrizio Romano confirming the information and claiming that the London delegates will continue to speak with Nagelsmann if the Asturian doesn't go there. It's wonderful, a paradise island", he added whilst smiling.

Luis Enrique drew laughs from reporters at the airport in Spain on Wednesday as he swerved questions about his trip to London.

His experience with Barcelona and the Spanish national team, plus [his desire to coach in England](https://www.goal.com/en/news/ex-spain-manager-luis-enrique-hands-tottenham-boost-admitting-he-wants-premier-league-job/blt898b807d5a34cc76), have made him a natural option for the Blues. The ex-midfielder could even be in the dugout for the game against Wolves on Saturday. "I come from Formentera!"

Former Barcelona and Spain boss Luis Enrique in London to hold Chelsea talks; the 52-year-old is out of work after leaving the Spain job following the World ...

Chelsea news: The Blues have had meetings with the former Barcelona and Spain manager as an option to replace Graham Potter.

He has since found himself in and out of the team at Stamford Bridge. The current Chelsea captain played 22 times under Enrique for his country and praised his conduct despite exciting the tournament in disappointing style. What he is going through at Chelsea now is something that happens to all players throughout their careers." He was, for instance, managing Cesar Azpilicueta in Qatar for the World Cup over the winter. [The former Barcelona and Spain head coach has held meetings with the club as the new owners search for their third manager in 10 months. Luis Enrique becoming the new Chelsea manager may well be good news for several Chelsea stars.

Club legend and former manager Frank Lampard could return to Chelsea on a short-term basis to replace Graham Potter after holding talks with owners Todd ...

[Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/chelsea-fc) [sacked Graham Potter on Sunday](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/breaking-graham-potter-sacked-chelsea-29612972) following the 2-0 home defeat by Aston Villa. [Everton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc) in January, was at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night to watch Chelsea's 0-0 draw against [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc). But agents have offered them several more with the Bridge post seen as one of the most prestigious in Europe. But Julian Nagelsmann, sacked by Bayern Munich two weeks ago, remains the leading contender. He jetted back to Spain on Wednesday afternoon following quick-fire discussions over the role. Boehly and Eghbali have spent over £550million on transfers since buying the club from Roman Abramovich last May, but the team have struggled massively, with Potter winning just 12 of his 30 games in charge. [Champions League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/champions-league) quarter-final away to [Real Madrid](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/real-madrid-cf) next Wednesday. Lampard, 44, was Chelsea manager between July 2019 and January 2021, winning 44 of his 84 games in charge. [Barcelona](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fc-barcelona) and Spain boss Luis Enrique [travelled to London to hold talks](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/luis-enrique-next-chelsea-manager-29633969) over the vacant position. Indeed, owner Farhad Moshiri pulled the trigger after a miserable run of form - and ultimately brought in Sean Dyche to try and avoid relegation. He was not there as a fan, with the owners weighing up whether to appoint him as interim manager until the end of the season. [Frank Lampard](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/frank-lampard) as [Todd Boehly](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/todd-boehly) and Behdad Eghbali consider appointing him on a short-term basis.

Luis Enrique drew laughs from reporters at the airport in Spain on Wednesday as he swerved questions about his trip to London.

Luis Enrique is reportedly travelling to London after impressing in initial talks with Chelsea over replacing Graham Potter as their head coach.

AND WHAT'S MORE: Luis Enrique has been out of work since leaving his role with the Spain national team after the 2022 World Cup. WHAT'S NEXT FOR CHELSEA? THE BIGGER PICTURE: Luis Enrique explained his preferred tactical style, which centers around high-pressing and high intensity, which is thought to be the ideal fit for the young players Chelsea have brought in over the last two transfer windows.

Former Barcelona boss Luis Enrique is in the running to become Chelsea's next long-term manager after flying from Spain to London to speak with the club's ...

Chelsea news: The latest Blues headlines and stories with updates on Luis Enrique, Julian Nagelsmann and Todd Boehly.