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Why Graham Potter is the best option for Chelsea (1:29)

Steve Nicol is of the opinion that Graham Potter should be the new coach of the club. There is a time and a place for it.

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According to sources, Graham Potter is set to become the new manager of the club.

According to sources, Potter agreed to take the role after being given the evening to think over his position.

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Potter was due to hold his weekly news conference on Thursday but he will instead say goodbye to his players and staff before signing a long-term contract with the club.

Potter is set to take over as the club's head coach and will be in charge of the team for Saturday's game against the Cottagers. Potter is expected to bring more than one staff member including his assistant BillyReid.

Potter was the club's first choice after they drew up a list of potential replacements. According to sources, Zidane is waiting for the chance to take the France job and has no desire to manage in England.

Graham Potter has impressed during his time as Brighton boss. Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images

Potter, who has excelled on the south coast since taking charge of the Seagulls, will have to be paid over 16 million dollars in compensation by the Blues.

The Seagulls finished last season in ninth place with 51 points, their highest ever tally in the premier league, and are in fourth place this season with four wins.

Three months after completing their takeover of the club, the new owners decided to part ways with Tuchel.

According to sources, a sporting director will be appointed to oversee the club's transfer policy after Boehly stepped up in an interim position.