Nigeria, Feb. 12 -- Marseille started looking for a new manager following a severe 5-0 league loss to Paris Saint-Germain, which marked the end of De Zerbi's stay at the team.

Reports from France suggest that Chelle's name has been submitted to the Ligue 1 team via intermediaries, despite no official offer being made.

The 48-year-old tactician raised his name following Nigeria's third-place finish at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where the Super Eagles delighted with an aggressive style and ended as the top scorers of the tournament. With no upcoming international matches, he is considered available if Marseille acts quickly.

As Marseille considers its options, The News Chronicle understands that Chelle is facing strong compet...