Chelsea are still yet to officially confirm their replacement for Enzo Maresca. After 2026 began with the Italian being dismissed from his position, Calum McFarlane remains in temporary charge.
The U21s chief has started his spell as interim head coach impressively by securing a credible 1-1 draw away to Manchester City, with Enzo Fernandez bundling in a last minute equaliser.
But in the background, Liam Rosenior appears to be moving closer and closer towards a move to Stamford Bridge.
The young Strasbourg boss recently flew into London to meet with Chelsea sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart. He is expected to become the fifth permanent manager of the BlueCo era after Thomas Tuchel, Graham Potter, Mauricio Pochettino and Maresca.
While talks continue, McFarlane is expected to remain in charge for Chelsea's away trip to Fulham on Wednesday. It remains to be seen if Rosenior will be in the dugout by the times the Blues go to Charlton Athletic in the FA Cup on Saturday night.
In the meantime, Rosenior is speaking to the media on Tuesday morning in France...
Stay tuned with the latest on Chelsea's next head coach search below.
08:54Patrick Austen-Hardy
Liam Rosenior makes coaching admission
Liam Rosenior has confirmed he will be bringing his Strasbourg assistants Kalifa Cisse and Justin Walker with him to Chelsea.
He will also be bringing Ben Warner, the Strasbourg head of analysis, with him.
08:50Patrick Austen-Hardy
'Everything is agreed' - Rosenior close to joining Chelsea
There appears to be few barriers in the way of Liam Rosenior being sworn in as Chelsea head coach this week.
He said: "Everything is agreed. It will probably go through in the next few hours.
"I'm here because I care about this club and I felt it was right to answer your questions physically here today before I move on."
Liam Rosenior is expected to become Chelsea's new head coach (Image: Simon Hofmann - UEFA)
08:49Patrick Austen-Hardy
Rosenior: 'I haven't signed yet'
After all but confirming he is going to be appointed as Chelsea head coach, Liam Rosenior did put the brakes on making an announcement himself.
He said: "I haven't signed yet, I have agreed verbally with Chelsea.
"It's really important, this is different to anything anyone has ever done - nobody has made a statement before they have signed a contract."
08:46Patrick Austen-Hardy
Rosenior set to become Chelsea manager
In his press conference at Strasbourg, Rosenior has said: "It's an unbelievable opportunity at an incredible club, the world champions, and one I just couldn't turn down. And I can go home, and see my kids.
"I have made a sacrifice being away from them. It's been the best 18 months of my professional career here at Strasbourg. I have met some incredible people and none of that happens without the hard work of everyone connected with this football club.
"It's not just Chelsea, i have had interest from other Champion League clubs. But this opportunity, I can't turn down."
08:43Patrick Austen-Hardy
Liam Rosenior offers clear update
Liam Rosenior has confirmed his talks with Chelsea. The Strasbourg manager recently flew over to London to talk with sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart.
He made his revelation in a surprise press conference held at the French club's Stade de la Meinau. He said: "I was fully focused on Strasbourg's last match but what has happened since is I have been given permission - one of the biggest clubs in the world - who are Club World Cup champions.
"It is an honour to speak to a club like that and on this day it looks like I will be the manager of that football club."
Nevertheless, Chelsea U21s head coach Calum McFarlane is still expected to remain in temporary charge for Wednesday night's away clash against Fulham.
Rosenior held a surprise press conference this morning (Image: AFP or licensors)