The Premier League champions are on a lookout for the new manager and the latest reports claim that Juventus coach Masimilliano Allegri has been identified as the primary target.

Calling upon the claims presented by Calciomercato.com, the European sports outlets such as Goal.com have reported that Juventus manager Max Allegri has already agreed a deal in principle to become the new Chelsea manager next season.

Allegri is contracted to Juventus until 2017, but he has reportedly already put pen to paper for a £5.3 million a year worth four-year contract with the London-based club.

Contrasting reports have emerged since then claiming that Masimilliano Allegri did not sign any agreements with the Blues and that he is in no rush to become Chelsea’s new manager.

In addition, it is believed that Roman Abramovich is not even considering Juventus boss as possible replacement with Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone and departing Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini are being touted as the two main candidates for Chelsea’s hot seat.

The Stamford Bridge outfit have been searching for a new boos ever since Jose Mourinho has been sacked in December 2015 with Guus Hiddink performing a role of an interim manager until the end of the season.

The experienced Dutch manager has so far led Blues to a 10-game unbeaten run, but is not expected to be offered the opportunity to stay in London beyond the end of the current campaign.

Chelsea are currently occupying the 13^th place in the Premier League standings with 29 points after 24 games.

The Blues are preparing for the high-profile match at Stamford Bridge against Manchester United and are given the odds of 2.2 (6/5) @BetVictor to claim the maximum three points on Sunday.