The Italian is set to leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season despite only winning the Premier League title last year.

But a combination of poor results and a rift with owner Roman Abramovich over who makes signings has left him on the brink.

Abramovich has proved that he isn’t scared to wield the axe and Conte is close to becoming the next name on what has become down the years a long list.

The Blues are currently 21 points behind runaway leaders Manchester City and could even miss out on the Champions League next season.