Chelsea legends Zola and Clarke linked with Fulham manager’s job

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Gianfranco Zola is on a five-man shortlist to take over as Fulham manager, the Daily Mirror say.

Another former Chelsea man, Steve Clarke, is also said to be in contention for the job along with current caretaker boss Kit Symons, former Newcastle and Norwich manager Chris Hughton and ex-Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood.

Club owner Shahid Khan is reportedly in no rush to make an appointment.

Meulensteen has spoken to Khan.
Khan is said to be keen not to rush appointing a new manager

Real Madrid’s former Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti wants to sign Ramires, again according to the Mirror.

The Italian was in charge at Stamford Bridge when Ramires joined Chelsea in 2010 and is said to be a huge fan of the midfielder.

Ramires, it is claimed, would cost around £25m and Ancelotti apparently wants to spend heavily in order to strengthen his midfield.

Real recently sold Angel Di Maria to Manchester United for £59m and it is suggested this will enable Ancelotti to push for a big-money deal to sign Ramires. 27, either in January or next summer.

There has been speculation about Ramires' Chelsea future
There has been speculation about Ramires’ Chelsea future

Meanwhile, it is suggested in the Daily Mail that QPR defender Rio Ferdinand is being considered as the FA’s candidate for British vice-president on Fifa’s executive.

Former Chelsea players Graeme Le Saux and Paul Elliott are also said to be in the FA’s thoughts along with ex-England goalkeeper David James.

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