Napoli are drawing up plans to cover the departure of Rafa Benitez.
Benitez is off contract in June and yet to seriously discuss new terms with Napoli.
Sportitalia says should the Spaniard continue to stall negotiations, Napoli will turn to Luciano Spalletti as his replacement.
The former AS Roma and Zenit St Petersburg coach is available after leaving the Russians last year.
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