Source: Daily_Mail
Get me Guus: Chelsea owner Abramovich targets Hiddink after Scolari axe
Guus Hiddink has emerged as the favourite to take charge at Chelsea[LNB]after the shock dismissal of Luiz Felipe Scolari. [LNB]Hiring Hiddink when he remains Russia's national coach was still being described as 'complicated' by Chelsea insiders last night. [LNB]But the Dutchman is the manager club owner Roman Abramovich wants after losing patience with Scolari and ignoring the advice of chief executive Peter Kenyon and chairman Bruce Buck by sacking him after only seven months in charge. [LNB]It is understood the Brazilian will walk away with a staggering £6million in compensation for his short reign.[LNB] Favourite: Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich wants to hire Russia's national coach Guss Hiddink (above) as Luiz Felipe Scolari's replacement at the Bridge[LNB]Chelsea need to make a quick appointment and accept it would be difficult to secure the services of another club manager. [LNB]But Abramovich wants to reach an agreement with the Russian FA that allows Hiddink to continue leading their World Cup campaign while taking the reins at Stamford Bridge in time for their Champions League game against Claudio Ranieri's Juventus on February 25. It has proved impossible for Abramovich to poach Hiddink from Russia in the past but Hiddink is in a pay dispute that could be to Chelsea's advantage. [LNB] Tough man to please: Abramovich has sacked four managers while at the Chelsea helm. Claudio Ranieri was follwed by Jose Mourinho, Avram Grant and now Scolari[LNB] MARTIN SAMUEL: Performing seals are great at Abramovich's Chelsea - just so long as they win[LNB]'Lucky Guus' ticks all the right boxes for Abramovich and Chelsea[LNB]SACKED! Poor results cost Scolari as Chelsea sensationally axe coach[LNB]Blues swing the axe on the man Kenyon described as one of the best in the world[LNB]Fans want Chelsea legend Zola to step in to replace sacked Scolari at the Bridge[LNB]Who's next: Sportsmail's guide to who will replace Big Phil at Stamford Bridge[LNB]Chelsea's last four managers set to cost the club an amazing £40million[LNB]Where did it all go wrong? The results that cost Scolari his job[LNB]Big Phil Scolari's Chelsea record: 20 wins out of 36 games not enough to save his job [LNB]2008/09 sack race - the full list of managerial departures this season [LNB]Fed up fans turn on Chelsea boss Scolari after latest slip-up against Hull[LNB]CHELSEA FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE WEB[LNB] [LNB]Russian Football Union general director Alexei Sorokin flew to Russia's training camp in Turkey yesterday in a bid to resolve the situation. [LNB] Sacked: Scolari was ousted after just seven months[LNB] [LNB]Sorokin admitted the Russian federation are struggling financially and have had to turn to Abramovich for help in paying Hiddink's wages. [LNB]The Dutchman, it is understood, had not been paid for two months because of a 2m euro shortfall in what they receive from the Abramovich-financed National Academy of Football and the 7m euros a year Hiddink is paid. [LNB]Sorokin said: 'Hiddink is aware of what is happening in the world and continues to work.' [LNB]Hiddink, speaking about his meeting with Sorokin, said: 'He told me the Union will remedy the situation. I hope soon it will be resolved and work will carry on. However, it does not stop...' [LNB]If Hiddink can't be hired, Chelsea will examine a shortlist that includes Roberto Mancini, Frank Rijkaard and Bernd Schuster, while Sven Goran Eriksson is in a precarious position with Mexico and Avram Grant has not yet found employment after leaving Chelsea last May. [LNB] Out of work: Grant[LNB] [LNB]Chelsea spoke of their 'sense of sadness' in dismissing Scolari, who was summoned to a meeting at the training ground. [LNB]Assistant coach Ray Wilkins will take charge while a new boss is sought. Scolari, who was on a three-year contract worth £6m a year, issued a statement, saying: 'I wish luck to Chelsea in the three competitions they are involved in. I also confirm I'll keep living in London and I will respond to the media soon.' [LNB] [LNB] TODAY'S POLL Who do you think should replace Scolari as the new manager of Chelsea?[LNB]VOTE POLL RESULTS Close[LNB] All polls[LNB]Click to view yesterday's poll results[LNB] His agent blamed Chelsea for not signing Robinho ahead of Manchester City.[LNB]'When Scolari arrived the agreement was to rejuvenate an ageing team,' said Acaz Felleger. [LNB]'He wanted Robinho but Chelsea didn't want to spend the money.' [LNB]Former boss Jose Mourinho, now at Inter, said: 'I'm never happy when a manager is sacked, but it is football. I wish Scolari well for the future and I wish Chelsea well. I hope happiness returns soon to Chelsea.'[LNB] MARTIN SAMUEL: Performing seals are great at Abramovich's Chelsea - just so long as they win[LNB]'Lucky Guus' ticks all the right boxes for Abramovich and Chelsea[LNB]SACKED! Poor results cost Scolari as Chelsea sensationally axe coach[LNB]Blues swing the axe on the man Kenyon described as one of the best in the world[LNB]Fans want Chelsea legend Zola to step in to replace sacked Scolari at the Bridge[LNB]Who's next: Sportsmail's guide to who will replace Big Phil at Stamford Bridge[LNB]Chelsea's last four managers set to cost the club an amazing £40million[LNB]Where did it all go wrong? The results that cost Scolari his job[LNB]Big Phil Scolari's Chelsea record: 20 wins out of 36 games not enough to save his job [LNB]2008/09 sack race - the full list of managerial departures this season [LNB]Fed up fans turn on Chelsea boss Scolari after latest slip-up against Hull[LNB]CHELSEA FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE WEB[LNB][LNB] [LNB]
