Vincent Kompany is one of the managers on Chelsea’s shortlist for their new permanent head coach.
Burnley manager Kompany, Mauricio Pochettino and one other unnamed manager are being considered by the Premier League club.
However, ex-Bayern Munich boss Julian Naglesmann is no longer in the running to take over at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley are leading the recruitment process.
The Blues sacked manager Graham Potter at the start of April after less than seven months in charge, following a 2-0 home defeat by Aston Villa that left the club 11th in the Premier League table.
Ex-Chelsea boss Frank Lampard was then named interim manager until the end of the season.
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Former Manchester City captain Kompany has this season led Burnley to promotion from the Championship in his first year in charge at Turf Moor.
The 37-year-old Belgian has transformed the team’s style resulting in attractive, attacking football which has been praised by supporters and those within the game.
It would be a significant jump for Kompany, who has only managed Anderlecht (2019-2022) before his appointment at Burnley.
Kompany’s impressive season has also led to him being linked with the vacant Tottenham job.
BBC Sport has approached Burnley for comment.