Chelsea have confirmed they have been granted permission by Russia to speak to Guus Hiddink about becoming their temporary manager.Hiddink revealed earlier on Tuesday he was in talks with Chelsea about replacing Luiz Felipe Scolari on a short-term basis until the end of the season.
The Russian Football Union do not want Hiddink to quit his role with the national team and they will him to share the roles.
Former PSV Eindhoven and Real Madrid chief Hiddink is happy to take charge of Chelsea on a short-term basis as he is keen to lead Russia to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
"Chelsea Football Club can confirm it has officially approached the Russian Football Union (RFU) for permission to speak to Guus Hiddink to become the club's temporary coach until the end of the season while continuing to be in charge of the Russian national team," said a Chelsea statement.
"That permission has been granted and Chelsea would like to thank the RFU for their co-operation."
If all goes to plan Hiddink could take charge of Chelsea for the first time in this weekend's FA Cup clash with Watford.
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