Guardiola - the main contender to replace Villas Boas at "Chelsea" © EuroFootball.com

Pep Guardiola is the main candidate to replace Andre Villas Boas as the head coach of London, according to the English press.

The 34-year-old Portuguese's disciples have not shown good results this season, winning only three out of their last 12 matches in the Premier League and slipping to fifth place in the standings.

“Do I feel great pressure? I have to come to terms with it. The owner has the power to decide what to do next. And I just have to continue working,” said Villas Boas.

Meanwhile, Guardiola's contract will expire after this season, and negotiations for its extension have not yet begun - the strategist is undecided whether he wants to stay in Catalonia.

It is said that last year, Chelsea was close to reaching an agreement with Guardiola, but he ultimately extended his contract with Barcelona, while the English club acquired Villas Boas, who had previously coached Porto, for 15 million euros.