Chelsea are seeking talks with Burnley boss Vincent Kompany.
The Belgian has just led the Clarets to promotion to the Premier League at first attempt after leaving Anderlecht last summer.
BBC Sport says Kompany, free agent Mauricio Pochettino and an unnamed third manager are under consideration by Chelsea.
Former Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann ruled himself out of the running yesterday.
Chelsea sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley are leading the recruitment process.