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Controversial former Chelsea boss in talks with Roman Abramovich over vacant summer job
ROMAN ABRAMOVICH is seeking recruitment advice from former boss Avram Grant, according to reports.
Avram Grant was a controversial appointment at Stamford Bridge and was not popular with fans
Chelsea are in the market for a new manager this summer with former Chile boss Jorge Sampaoli the latest name to be linked with Stamford Bridge.
The Argentinian is currently at 8/1 with SkyBet to be in charge for the first game of the 2016/17 season, along with Diego Simeone (5/4), Antonio Conte (6/4) and Massimiliano Allegri (5/1).
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Current interim boss Guus Hiddink, in his second stint at the club, is not expected to challenge for the position next season and is a rank outsider at 20/1.
The Blues face Manchester City in the fifth round of the FA Cup this Sunday (4pm) with Hiddink looking to go all the way and replicate his 2008/09 triumph.