By KIERAN GILL, MAIL SPORT REPORTER

Published: 21:59, 18 October 2025 | Updated: 21:59, 18 October 2025

Chelsea are in line to hire Liverpool’s former recruitment specialist Dave Fallows in a role which would see him become the newest member of the Blues’ leadership team.

The Englishman left Anfield after 12 years in October 2024, having used his expertise to help them win multiple trophies, including their first Premier League title in 2020 under Jurgen Klopp and the 2019 Champions League.

Overseen by co-owner Behdad Eghbali, Chelsea’s core of leaders includes sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart as well as recruitment specialists Joe Shields and Sam Jewell.

Many of this group were in the Nottingham Forest directors’ box on Saturday to watch their 3-0 win, with Winstanley sat next to Enzo Maresca, the Blues boss who was serving his one-match touchline ban in the posh seats. Ange Postecoglou was sacked afterwards as Forest owner Evangalos Marinakis exited the box early, midway through the second half.

Fallows would be expected to assist with scouting and development, along with other areas,...