Chelsea are reportedly considering Liam Rosenior as a potential successor to Enzo Maresca, with the current Strasbourg manager believed to have rebuffed offers from Premier League sides and Bayer Leverkusen during his time in Ligue 1. Rosenior has longstanding relationships with three of Chelsea's five sporting directors, and the club is said to admire his tactical profile, which is similar to Maresca's.
Strasbourg, who sit seventh in Ligue 1 and are among the favourites to win the Conference League, have been supportive of Rosenior. He commented on BlueCo's leadership team: 'They have been so supportive of me in this job. They want this club to do so well, as they also want Chelsea to do well as well.'
However, rumours in France suggest that Marc Keller, the former West Ham player turned Strasbourg president, may quit the club as the saga develops. According to L'Equipe, BlueCo are expected to pay Strasbourg a transfer fee to release Rosenior from his duties before he joins Chelsea, a negotiation that would involve the same ownership group.
Strasbourg are reportedly making contingency plans in case Rosenior departs, with the uncertainty surrounding Keller's future adding to the tension. The situation remains fluid, with no official confirmation from either club.
