Fiorentina coach Vincenzo Montella remains a top target for AC Milan.
Pippo Inzaghi is expected to leave Milan at the end of the season, with Empoli coach Maurizio Sarri and Sampdoria's Sinisa Mihajlovic among the candidates.
However, potential investor Bee Taechaubol favours Montella, who he regards as the ideal candidate, reports Tuttosport.
For his part, Montella has always maintained he's committed to Fiorentina for next season.