Scolari drops Chelsea hint

Portugal boss would be prepared to try new challenge

By Chris Burton   Last updated: 10th June 2008

Scolari drops Chelsea hint

Scolari: Out of contract after Euro 2008

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Luiz Felipe Scolari admits that he would have no problem settling into a job in a different country.

The Portugal boss, who is out of contract after Euro 2008, has been strongly linked with the vacant managerial position at Chelsea.

The Blues are reported to have already contacted his current employers in regards to his availability and are keen to get a new man in place as soon as possible.

The Premier League outfit have already missed out on Mark Hughes, who joined Manchester City, and were rebuffed in their attempts to lure Carlo Ancelotti from Serie A giants Milan.

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World Cup winner Scolari would appear to be of the calibre required by Roman Abramovich to fill the void at Stamford Bridge and, despite refusing to admit an interest in a switch to West London, the Brazilian did insinuate that he would be open to the prospect.

"I have a contract with the Portuguese Football Federation which I will fulfil and we will see what happens at the end of that," said Scolari.

"I will see what happens, it would be difficult to leave Portugal, if I have to do it, but I am professional and I could live in another country."

Recently departed Internazionale coach Roberto Mancini, ex-Barcelona boss Frank Rijkaard and Russia chief Guus Hiddink are all still in the frame for the Chelsea job, but Scolari is thought to be top of the Blues' wish-list.