Reuters

Roma boss linked with Chelsea

Updated 08.52 Wed Jun 04 2008

Keywords: sport, football, premier league, chelsea, luciano spalletti, roman abramovich, roma, carlo ancelotti, milan, ac milan, avram grant

Luciano Spalletti is the latest manager linked with the vacant job at Chelsea.

Milan boss Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed he will not be joining the club and reports suggest Roma coach Spalletti is now on Chelsea's shortlist.

"We are extremely happy how our search is progressing" - Chelsea statement

Ancelotti said: "I'm staying at AC Milan for sure, and for many seasons to come.

"I've not spoken to anyone at Chelsea. Any other reports are football talk and pure speculation."

Chelsea insist they have not yet decided who will replace Avram Grant and they have denied asking for permission to speak to anybody who is currently employed.

A club statement read: "We are extremely happy how our search is progressing. Contrary to reports Chelsea Football Club has not reached agreement with any individual to become manager, nor have we sought permission from any organisation to talk to their manager."