AS Roma coach Jose Mourinho has turned down an approach from Chelsea.
Mourinho was on Blues owner Todd Boehly's shortlist of managerial candidates, says Il Corriere dello Sport, but rejected his interest.
It would've meant a third time in charge at Stamford Bridge for Mourinho. He still has a year to run on his Roma deal.
Meanwhile, Mauricio Pochettino is expected to be confirmed as new Chelsea manager.
He will take charge at the end of the season, replacing caretaker manager Frank Lampard.