New Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel wants to add Chelsea and Portugal coach Anthony Barry to his staff.
The former Blues manager was appointed as Bayern's new boss on Friday after the German giants sacked Julian Nagelsmann.
Tuchel is expected to bring with him trusted allies Zsolt Low and Arno Michels, but The Telegraph says he's also targeting Barry to add to his backroom team and Chelsea are bracing themselves for a battle to keep their highly-rated coach.
Barry was brought to the club under Frank Lampard, having previously worked as the assistant manager to Paul Cook at Wigan and enjoyed a playing career in the lower league's with clubs such as Yeovil and Accrington Stanley.
After Lampard's departure, the 36-year-old stayed at the club and worked under Tuchel as Chelsea won the Champions League. He then remained at Stamford Bridge as part of Graham Potter's staff following the German's sacking.
