Guus Hiddink has rubbished reports that he is being lined up to replace Avram Grant as Chelsea manager.

Reports earlier this week claimed Chelsea were planning a move for Russia boss Hiddink after this summer's Euro 2008 finals.

Grant's future at Stamford Bridge has been the subject of debate for some time with the Israeli coming in for criticism despite keeping Chelsea on track for Premier League and Champions League success this term.

Hiddink's agent denied the rumours that the former PSV Eindhoven coach could replace Grant saying he plans to stay as an international manager.

Now Hiddink has ruled out a move to Chelsea , saying it is just speculation.

"It is total nonsense," Hiddink told Dutch news agency NOS Studio Sport.

"I cannot help that my name is continually linked with Chelsea.

"Perhaps it is because their owner [Abramovich] asked me about Russia.

"Possibly it is because of the links between my old club PSV and Chelsea."

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