Roberto Mancini's right-hand man Sinisa Mihajlovic insists that the Chelsea job will not be too big for the former Inter Milan manager. Mihajlovic was Mancini's assistant in Milan and is expected to join him at Stamford Bridge if he takes over from Avram Grant.
He is still the clear favourite with the bookmakers despite new links with AC Milan boss Carlo Ancelotti. And Mihajlovic said: "I don't consider Chelsea to be a club superior to Inter in terms of history. It is for that reason I say Roberto could easily manage Chelsea and do well.
"Mancini has been at Inter for four years and has won a lot. I think his future is abroad. The Premiership has always fascinated Roberto." The Serb confirmed that he would follow Mancini to London, saying: "My future is linked with Roberto for now. Where he goes, I will follow as we are a bonded by a profound friendship."
Second-favourite with the bookmakers is now Ancelotti, but his AC Milan President has refuted the rumuors, saying he will allow him to leave only in exchange for Didier Drogna or 50 million Euros.
Mark Hughes, Phil Scolari and Frank Rijkaard are the other big names in the frame.