Brighton Boss Graham Potter Agrees to Become the New Chelsea Coach Following Thomas Tuchel’s Sacking

• Brighton manager Graham Potter has agreed in principle to become Chelsea's new manager after the shock sacking of Thomas Tuchel, based on widespread reports
• Tuchel was sacked in the wake of his 100th game as Chelsea coach, which ended in a disappointing 1-0 loss to Dinamo Zagreb
• Many managers, including ex-Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino were offered to the Blues, but Graham Potter has remained the No.1 priority for Chelsea owner Todd Boehly

Chelsea has reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Brighton and Hove Albion manager Graham Potter as the replacement for Thomas Tuchel.

Tuchel was shown the exit door on the back of a stuttering start to the season, which continued in a shock 1-0 loss to Dinamo Zagreb in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night.

Following the 49-year-old's sacking, the club's top brass, led by Todd Boehly, set their sights on Brighton boss Graham Potter.

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The club received the green light to speak to Potter on Wednesday, September 7, and it appears the London-based outfit has reached a verbal agreement with the English tactician.

According to Sky Sports, Todd Boehly met Potter in central London on Wednesday afternoon for what was described as "positive talks" about the Brighton manager's future role at Stamford Bridge.

Transfer market specialist Fabrizio Romano adds that Chelsea will complete the agreement with Brighton for the services of Graham Potter in the next hours.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Premier League club Brighton and Hove Albion have given permission to Chelsea to speak to Graham Potter as the Blues seek a successor for the sacked Thomas Tuchel.

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Chelsea showed Thomas Tuchel the exit door on the back of a shock 1-0 loss against Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League and are working around the clock to find his successor.

The London-based outfit were mooted to be interested in ex-Spurs gaffer Mauricio Pochettino, multiple Champions League winning coach Zinedine Zidane and Brighton boss Graham Potter.