Zola camp coy over Blues link

09 February 2009 17:13
Gianfranco Zola's lawyer has refused to rule him out of becoming the new manager of Chelsea.[LNB] The Blues legend has already emerged as one of the favourites to succeed Luiz Felipe Scolari who was sacked by the London giants on Monday.[LNB]Zola has impressed hugely at West Ham, after only taking charge at Upton Park in September.[LNB]But Chelsea fans are keen to see Zola - who is assisted by Jose Mourinho's former number two Steve Clarke - back at Stamford Bridge.[LNB]Zola's lawyer Fulvio Marrucco has been quick to confirm that although no approach has been made, Chelsea could be hard to turn down.[LNB]"At the moment we know nothing about the link between Gianfranco Zola and the vacant position at Chelsea," Marrucco said in a statement.[LNB]"Gianfranco is very happy at West Ham and still thanks them for giving him the opportunity to be a coach in the Premier League.[LNB]"It is very difficult to say if anything will happen but Chelsea is a special place for Gianfranco Zola."[LNB]

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