Chelsea are eyeing Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti.
The Blues are casting a wide net as they seek a new long-term manager after Sunday's dismissal of Graham Potter.
Frank Lampard has been hired to the end of the season as Chelsea continue their search.
Ahead of next week's Champions League semifinal first-leg, ESPN says Real coach Ancelotti has been added to Chelsea's candidates list.
The Italian, who worked at Chelsea between 2009 and 2011, has just over a year to run on his Real contract and is also a confirmed target for Brazil's Football Federation.
Ancelotti knows his job will be at risk if Real fail to win the Champions League this season.
