Top target rules out Bridge move

The agent of Guus Hiddink has ruled out the possibility of the Dutchman becoming the next manager of Chelsea.

The search is on for Avram Grant's successor following his departure on Saturday and it was thought that Hiddink was on owner Roman Abramovich's list of possible targets.

However, Hiddink is currently in charge of the Russia national side and has a contract that is due to run until 2010. Hiddink's agent, Cees van Nieuwenhuizen, insists Hiddink will honour that contract and has no intention of moving to Stamford Bridge.

"There's no way Guus will go to Chelsea," he said in the Times. "It's not an option and has never been. Guus is the coach of Russia and will stay until the World Cup of 2010."

Abramovich must now turn his attentions elsewhere and reports continue to link former boss Jose Mourinho with a sensational return to the Blues.