Chelsea strike deal with Brighton manager Graham Potter over managerial vacancy - reports

Chelsea have reached an agreement with Brighton manager Graham Potter to become their new manager following the sacking of Thomas Tuchel. The German was dismissed on Wednesday in the wake of a shock 1-0 defeat to Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League.

Ad Potter quickly emerged as the leading candidate to step into the vacancy at Stamford Bridge, and multiple reports on Thursday said he has verbally agreed to take the job. Premier LeagueFerdinand 'baffled' by Tuchel sacking, but Chelsea too big for Potter to turn down17 HOURS AGO Sky Sports News say no contracts have been signed yet, but both parties are in agreement and Chelsea are prepared to pay the exit clause required to take the manager from Brighton.

According to the Daily Mail, Potter is expected to take charge of Chelsea’s Premier League match against Fulham on Saturday. The fee due to Brighton for compensation is around £16 million, writes The Guardian.

Ferdinand 'baffled' by Tuchel sacking, but Chelsea too big for Potter to turn down Carragher slams Chelsea's 'crazy' timing to sack Tuchel, backs Pochettino to replace him Tuchel sacked by Chelsea following Champions League loss Potter attracted the attention of the six-time English champions after guiding Brighton to a best-ever ninth place finish in the Premier League last season. The Seagulls followed that up with a sensational start to the 2022/23 campaign, picking up 13 points from their opening six games to sit fourth in the standings.

The 47-year-old, who previously managed Swedish side Ostersund and Championship outfit Swansea City, will be the first managerial appointment made by new Chelsea owner Todd Boehly. The American wasted no time in making a move to replace Tuchel after a disappointing start to