According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Liam Rosenior is on the brink of being officially appointed as the new head coach of Chelsea FC. A full verbal agreement has been reached between all parties, and the formal signing of contracts is expected to take place within the next 24 hours. This move comes as the Blues look to stabilize after a turbulent period, with Rosenior emerging as the preferred candidate due to his tactical acumen and familiarity with the club's ownership structure.

The deal has been intricately linked to Strasbourg, Chelsea’s sister club under the BlueCo umbrella. To ensure a smooth transition, the official announcement from Stamford Bridge was delayed until the French side could finalize their own management situation. Romano reports that Strasbourg is now ready to announce Rosenior’s successor—rumored to be Gary O’Neil—which has cleared the final hurdle for the 41-year-old’s move to London.

Rosenior’s appointment marks a strategic shift for Chelsea, prioritizing a progressive "head coach" profile who can collaborate effectively with the sporting directors. Having successfully led Strasbourg to European qualification, he is expected to bring a modern, possession-based style back to the Bridge. If the paperwork is completed as scheduled, Rosenior could be in the dugout as early as Wednesday night for the crucial Premier League clash against Fulham, marking a swift start to his tenure.