Every Chelsea manager's objective has been assessed: who will succeed Mauricio Pochettino?

Chelsea has compiled a shortlist of managers to succeed Mauricio Pochettino as they begin their search for a third permanent manager in two years.

The primary candidates are Ruben Amorim, Kieran McKenna, and Sebastian Hoeness, with Michel and Enzo Maresca also showing interest.

Amorim has been connected with many Premier League opportunities, while Ipswich's McKenna is also being pursued by previous club Manchester United, while Hoeness is seen as the next great thing in German coaching. The last two have connections to Manchester City and Pep Guardiola.

Ruben Amorim

The Sporting manager was formerly considered a front-runner for the Liverpool job, but he was passed over in favour of Arne Slot.

Following talks with West Ham, one of Europe's most highly regarded young managers vowed to stay and oversee the club's pursuit of a third consecutive Portuguese title.

An offer from Chelsea might derail that strategy, although there are concerns that his ideology does not fit the makeup of Chelsea's youthful group.

Kieran McKenna

In a timely recognition of his abilities, the Ipswich manager was crowned LMA Manager of the Year by his colleagues last night, beating out Pep Guardiola and Unai Emery after leading the Tractor Boys back into the top flight with successive promotions and playing brilliant football.

The move to Stamford Bridge, however, would be a significant step forward for the 38-year-old, and Chelsea is not alone in its pursuit, with Brighton and Manchester United also interested.

Sebastian Hoeness

When Hoeness took over at Stuttgart in April of last year, the club was at the bottom of the Bundesliga and could only stay up thanks to a relegation playoff. This season, they finished second to unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen, just ahead of Bayern Munich on the final day.

The nephew of Bayern Munich and Germany legend Uli Hoeness is thus seen as the emerging star of German coaching, but he may be tempted to stay, considering that Stuttgart will compete in the Champions League for the first time in 15 years next season.

Michel's Girona side set the pace in La Liga for the first half of the season, finishing first at the end of January before slipping to third as Real Madrid, predictably, drew away.

The Spaniard plays the same technical, oppressive possession style as Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola, and considering Girona's affiliation with the City Football Group, it's no surprise he's been tipped as the latter's successor at the Etihad.

Enzo Maresca

Speaking of City ties, Guardiola's assistant during the treble-winning campaign is also on the Blues' radar, having overcome a mid-season slump to lead Leicester back into the Premier League at the first attempt.

Like McKenna, he may have to choose between jumping ship when his stock is at its peak or sticking there and potentially facing relegation to the top flight. The possibility of a points deduction for the Foxes next season makes the latter less tempting.

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