Chile coach Jorge Sampaoli is a shock candidate for the Chelsea job.The Sun says Roman Abramovich will look to appoint a new long-term boss at the end of the current campaign, following the controversial sacking of Jose Mourinho.
Guus Hiddink will take charge at Stamford Bridge until the end of the season, but is likely to be replaced.Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone remains the leading favourite for the job, but he could be pipped to the post by a fellow Argentinian.Sampaoli has been sounded out by Blues chiefs after he inspired La Roja to Copa America success in the summer.The 55-year-old will hold crunch talks with the Chilean Football Association on January 4, where his future as their national team boss will be decided.

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