Roberto Di Matteo has already been interviewed for the full-time Chelsea manager's job as the club look to explore all their options for a permanent successor to Andre Villas-Boas.
According to The Daily Express Di Matteo has already spoken to technical director Michael Emenalo about taking the job beyond the end of the season.
And with a place in the FA Cup final secured, Di Matteo’s hand has already been strengthen, and could get even stronger if they were to knock out Barcelona in the Champions League semi-final and secure a top four finish in the Premier League.