40 million euro pay-off big influence for Chelsea

With Mourinho, 52, having only recently signed a new four-year contract this summer after winning the 2014-2015 Premier League title, it would cost the club over 40 million euros to sack the manager and replace him.

It only seems to be going from bad to worse as the internal crisis is being reflected on the field, as Mourinho had to watch his side lose 2-1 to a determined West Ham side from the stands, after he was send-off for comments made to the referee at half time.

The lose means that the Blues languish near the bottom of the table in 15th place, and while Jose and his staff could argue that a growing number of key decisions have gone against them this season, there is general consensus that the 'special one' needs to take account for his actions off the field.

Mourinho could be set to face yet another fine by the FA after failing to appear to the media in the aftermath of the weekend's defeat, which could only spell more trouble for the West London club.