Nigeria, April 23 -- Club sources reveal that internal conversations have already turned toward restoring belief and rebuilding the framework; interim chief Calum McFarlane is leading the team through the last leg of the season. The appointment of a long-term replacement who matches the club's football philosophy is now front and center.

One of the names under debate is Andoni Iraola, who has risen to be a serious contender after making an impression somewhere. Though no formal method has been verified, other seasoned managers, including Eddie Howe and Edin Terzic, are thought to be under investigation.

The News Chronicle gathered that Chelsea's leadership is intent on avoiding past hiring errors by conducting a more purposeful and org...