Ranieri and Hughes in the frame for Chelsea manager's job

Old boys join Eddie Howe on shortlist if Blues cannot lure European elite to Stamford Bridge

Claudio Ranieri
Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri salutes the fans
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Claudio Ranieri and Mark Hughes could be in line for a shock return to Chelsea as the club widens its search for a new manager.

The Blues have been linked to some of Europe's biggest names, including Pep Guardiola and Diego Simeone, but it appears they could consider a less-celebrated manager from one of their Premier League rivals "if they cannot land a stellar name this summer", says the Daily Telegraph.

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