Conte is clinging on to his job at Stamford Bridge by the skin of his teeth following Monday night’s 4-1 defeat at Watford.
Express Sport understands the Italian will be in charge when the reigning Premier League champions host West Brom next week after refusing to resign.
Former Barcelona boss Luis Enrique has emerged as the favourite to replace Conte when the axe does fall.
But, according to the Daily Mail, Tuchel is an alternative target for Chelsea.
The 44-year-old German has been out of work since being fired by Dortmund last May.
Tuchel spent two seasons with the Bundesliga giants but only picked up the DFB-Pokal during his reign.
Chelsea insist they have not approached any candidates about the potential vacancy.
Express Sport understands the Italian will be in charge when the reigning Premier League champions host West Brom next week after refusing to resign.
Former Barcelona boss Luis Enrique has emerged as the favourite to replace Conte when the axe does fall.
But, according to the Daily Mail, Tuchel is an alternative target for Chelsea.
The 44-year-old German has been out of work since being fired by Dortmund last May.
Tuchel spent two seasons with the Bundesliga giants but only picked up the DFB-Pokal during his reign.
Chelsea insist they have not approached any candidates about the potential vacancy.