Real Madrid are keeping tabs on Jurgen Klopp's progress at Borussia Dortmund.
Real president Florentino Perez is planning in the event that Jose Mourinho chooses to leave at the end of the season.
El Economista says among candidates under consideration is Klopp, 45, who has transformed Borussia Dortmund into one of the most exciting teams in Europe.
Others on Perez's shortlist include Joachim Low, Carlo Ancelotti, Arsene Wenger, Rafa Benitez, Michael Laudrup, Rafa Benitez and even Marcello Lippi.