Ruben Amorim refuses to rule out Chelsea talks

Amorim has been in the headlines in recent weeks, having been linked with the managerial jobs at three Premier League clubs.

The 39-year-old was believed to be a target for Liverpool, before Feyenoord's Arne Slot emerged as the frontrunner to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Anfield.

Amorim was then mooted as a potential candidate to replace West Ham manager David Moyes, who is out of contract at the end of the season.

After flying to London to reportedly hold talks with the Hammers, Amorim issued a public apology to Sporting fans for making the trip with the club on the brink of winning the Primeira Liga title.

Further speculation suggested that Chelsea, rather than West Ham, paid for Amorim to travel to the English capital and hold talks with Chelsea.

The Blues have since denied reports that they held discussions with Amorim over the prospect of replacing Pochettino, who has seen his position come under scrutiny in recent times.

Amorim has refused to rule out the idea that he spoke with Chelsea, but stopped short of disclosing the reason behind his trip to London.

When asked about the rumours, Amorim told reporters: «Everything that needs to be said has already been said. You've already created your theories. I don't have any problems. You stick with your ideas. I'm not going to say why [I went to London].

»I have already told those people who need to know, especially [sporting director] Hugo Viana. I'll continue forward. I saw that [Vitoria boss] Alvaro [Pacheco] has also had problems with a dinner recently!"

«I guess it's fashionable to talk