Graham Potter 'verbally agrees' to take over at Chelsea as Boehly targets Fulham game

Graham Potter has "verbally agreed to take over as Chelsea boss".

Potter met with Blues bosses for talks over the vacant managerial post on Wednesday afternoon, after sacking Thomas Tuchel earlier in the day.

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Potter has a hefty indemnity clause in his contract with Brighton, but the Chelsea owners are said to be more flexible about paying the buyout fee.

Blues bosses Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali are reportedly looking for a manager to stay at Stamford Bridge for the long term, and it looks like they've achieved their main objective.

This is according to CBS Sports reporter Ben Jacobs, who tweeted: "Told Graham Potter has verbally agreed to take over as Chelsea boss. Official paperwork should follow shortly , with Chelsea hoping to finalize the appointment before Fulham this weekend.'

Potter's stock has risen throughout his career, which has seen him move from Ostersunds to Brighton via Swansea, and he has earned particular praise for the Seagull's display this term.

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But Rio Ferdinand says Brendan Rodgers - who is under pressure at Leicester - would be the "logical choice".

The BT Sport pundit believes 'things could go against' Potter as he hasn't 'had the experience' of handing big-name players:

"Potter did an absolutely fabulous job at Brighton. They will be reluctant to let him go, I'm sure," Ferdinand added.

"He will be courted by bigger clubs but would he take the job? He is a great manager and as soon as he came to Brighton their style of play changed. He has a clear idea of ​​how they want to play. On grass, he would be great.

"A lot of questions would arise if he is able to handle the ego and stature of Chelsea players? He has never had that experience.

"He is also not someone who has proven he can win trophies. So there are things that could go against him. But I think the young players at Chelsea would welcome him.

A report claims that Potter will bring three members of his backroom squad with him to Chelsea, including the transfer guru responsible for the signings of Marc Cucurella and Moises Caicedo.