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Strasbourg head coach Liam Rosenior has flown to London for talks over the vacant Chelsea head coach role.

The Athletic reported on January 1 that Rosenior was the leading contender to replace Enzo Maresca at Stamford Bridge following the Italian’s departure from the club.

Club sources have confirmed that Rosenior, 41, has flown to London on Sunday with Strabourg president Marc Keller and sporting director David Weir. It was also confirmed that if Rosenior is to replace Maresca, that will not be confirmed until Strasbourg have a new head coach.

The Chelsea hierarchy is familiar with Rosenior with Strasbourg also owned by BlueCo, while he has also worked alongside Chelsea’s co-sporting directors, Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, at previous teams.

Rosenior joined Strasbourg in June 2024 and guided them to UEFA Conference League qualification in his first full season in charge. He has previously held managerial positions at Derby County, on an interim basis, and Hull City.