Chelsea want Hiddink, Hughes pairing

Chelsea, Roman Abramovich, Guus Hiddink, Mark Hughes, wallpaper, photos

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is keen on pairing both Guus Hiddink and Mark Hughes into a managerial dream team.

While reports have been rife that both men are in the running for the top job at Chelsea, following Carlo Ancelotti's dismissal, it was revealed in the Daily Mail that the Russian billionaire intends to nab both candidates in order to try to conquer Europe once again.

Abramovich is keen to snap up Hiddink as a director of football, as well as grab ex-Chelsea forward Hughes as first team coach, and negotiations are in an advanced stage.

The club owner feels that Hiddink's experience and contacts will be crucial, and would work well with the training ground and pitch-side quality that 47-year-old Hughes will bring to the club.

Hiddink has already indicated his belief that United can be toppled by Chelsea next season.

The Dutchman said: " All teams can be beaten and no way is this going to be a one-horse race.

Chelsea, Roman Abramovich, Guus Hiddink, Mark Hughes, wallpaper, photos

"We all saw last season's top five or six shift and shuffle. Chelsea were on top in the beginning and came strong again towards the end.

"Manchester United and Arsenal were both top, Manchester City came with a strong run.

"United finished on top but it doesn't mean it has to be like that next season. It will be very open.'

It may not be so easy for Abramovich to get his dream team though, as, Chelsea will have to ward off attention from Inter Milan, who are also keen to add Hiddink to their ranks.

source:espnstar