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Massimiliano Allegri to Chelsea: Roman Abramovich's adviser reveals the latest update
CHELSEA have not agreed a four-year deal with Massimiliano Allegri insists one of Roman Abramovich's closes advisers.
Massimiliano Allegri has not been offered a four-year Chelsea deal
Chelsea will bring in a new manager in the summer when Guus Hiddink's interim tenure ends.
The Dutchman came in on a temporary basis to replace Jose Mourinho who was sacked in December.
Reports today suggested Allegri had agreed a four-year deal to move to Stamford Bridge.
However the Daily Star report that Abramovich's adviser have denied a deal is in place.
"That is not true. He is only an option,” he said.
Chelsea have also been linked with Diego Simeone, Antonio Conte and Manuel Pellegrini although Glenn Hoddle thinks Ronald Koeman would be a good fit.
Ronald Koeman has been tipped for the Chelsea job
“He seems to be a really nice guy," Hoddle said on BT Sport. "I would probably go on a football front for Koeman. Koeman has been excellent.
“Saints fans won’t like me for saying that, but Koeman for me, with better tools I think he will be on their radar.”
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