Speculation over who will replace Maurizio Sarri at Chelsea will continue right up until the point that a decision is made.
Frank Lampard is the overwhelming favourite to replace the Italian at Stamford Bridge, after just one year in management with Derby County.
But the Championship side have yet to receive an offer for their manager, and will stand firm over the £4million compensation package they will demand should the Blues come calling.
A number of former Chelsea managers have been linked with a return to the club - namely Jose Mourinho and Rafael Benitez.
Blues legend Tony Cascarino even suggested that Mourinho could come in as an advisor to Lampard, should he be given the job, although he did suggest this was unlikely.
And Mourinho has delivered an update on his managerial future - suggesting any links with Chelsea are purely speculation.
The Portuguese hasn't managed since he was sacked by Manchester United last December, spending much of his time doing punditry work for BeIn Sport.
But he is keen to return to management now.
Speaking to Eleven Sports , he said: "I want to compete in new competitions.
"I think about the World Cup and the European Championships.
"For a long time I have had the desire to try out such an adventure. Right now, I see myself more at a national team than with a new club.
"Is Portugal the right team for me? Not necessarily."
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