Chelsea has initiated contact with prospective managerial candidates including Andoni Iraola, Xabi Alonso, Marco Silva, and Oliver Glasner for their next permanent head coach position. The club is moving forward with their search after recent managerial changes, targeting coaches available without compensation requirements this summer.

All candidates are either out of work or scheduled to be free by season's end, eliminating compensation fees for Chelsea. Glasner will depart Crystal Palace when his contract expires, while Iraola has confirmed his departure from Bournemouth. Crystal Palace considers Iraola their top choice to replace Glasner and has held extensive talks with the Spaniard.

Meanwhile, Silva's Fulham contract ends this summer, though he's been offered a three-year extension to remain at Craven Cottage. The Portuguese manager has reported options abroad, with Saudi Arabian clubs also showing interest if he leaves Fulham. Chelsea's search continues as candidates weigh multiple opportunities.