The Blues are upset about how their season has fallen apart.
Chelsea will be able to demand compensation for the Italian after his acrimonious departure from the club
Enzo Maresca expected to replace the Spanish manager in the summer
Maresca is now expected to take over at City, who may yet win this season's Premier League, four months after his exit from Chelsea.
Reports indicate Enzo Maresca has a verbal agreement to become the next Manchester City manager, potentially succeeding Pep Guardiola in a new era.
Enzo Maresca has been linked with replacing Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola
Enzo Maresca is expected to follow Pep Guardiola at Manchester City and maybe the decision was made a long time ago
Enzo Maresca spoke to Manchester City twice while he was disaffected manager at Chelsea
The Italian has already been collaborating closely with sporting director Hugo Viana for pre-season, the new campaign and beyond.
Enzo Maresca, who left Chelsea under a cloud in January, is poised to take over from Pep Guardiola at Manchester City this summer, with a succession plan already laid out