Manchester City are being linked with a shock move for Rafael Benitez.
The Spanish tactician has been tipped to leave Napoli in the summer and according to the Daily Star, City are keen on bringing him in to replace Manuel Pellegrini.
Chilean boss Pellegrini's future at the Etihad Stadium remains in doubt after a horror run of late with the reigning English champions.
Elite Development Squad boss Patrick Vieira has been linked with the top City job but Benitez could be brought in on a 12-month deal to give the Frenchman more time to grow.
It is also believed that the Citizens are after Bayern Munich's Pep Guardiola but do not expect him to leave the German giants anytime soon.