Rafa Benitez is being linked with Carlo Ancelotti's job at Chelsea.
After his dismissal by Inter Milan, Benitez is now back in England with his family in the Northwest.
Marca says should Ancelotti fail to turn results around at Chelsea, Benitez will be considered as a replacement by Blues owner Roman Abramovich.
The former Liverpool manager is one of the few top European coaches currently available.
Ancelotti gained some breathing space last night with a tense 1-0 win over Bolton Wanderers.