Graham Potter CANCELS today’s press conference as Brighton manager set for further talks with Chelsea to replace Tuchel

GRAHAM POTTER has CANCELLED his Brighton press conference that was scheduled for today.

The 47-year-old is currently in talks with Chelsea about taking over from the sacked Thomas Tuchel.

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Graham Potter will not hold a Brighton press conference todayCredit: Getty

Potter had been due to address the media today ahead of Brighton’s trip to Bournemouth on Saturday.

But the scheduled press conference will no longer be going ahead, according to The Athletic.

Instead Potter is expected to continue discussions with Chelsea after positive discussions yesterday.

SunSport exclusively revealed yesterday that the Blues want Potter in the dugout in time for Saturday’s derby clash against Fulham.

Potter is owner Todd Boehly’s No1 choice to replace Tuchel, and if a deal is struck today he will be in charge for the short trip to Craven Cottage.

The former Swansea manager was on the south coast yesterday for a club photoshoot and training.

But after being informed of Chelsea’s interest he was quickly whisked to London to meet with club chiefs.

Brighton gave Potter the green light to travel to London when it was made clear that Chelsea were willing to fork out for his services.

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The Blues are prepared to pay a minimum of £20million to prise Potter away from the Seagulls.

Boehly swung the axe and sacked Tuchel after Tuesday night’s shock 1-0 defeat to Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League.

However, the decision to relieve Tuchel of his duties had been coming for some time.

Boehly is eager to change the culture at Chelsea and move away from the hire and fire approach at Stamford Bridge.

The American businessman wants to appoint a long-term manager who will lead the club forward for a number of years.