Antonio Conte is monitoring Jose Mourinho's situation at Manchester United.
In England, its suggested Mourinho will be sacked by United should they lose at Burnley this weekend. Their current start to the season is the worst seen at the club since 1992.
La Repubblica says Conte is watching developments closely and aware he is on United's shortlist to replace the Portuguese.
Former Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane is the favourite to succeed Mourinho, but if the Frenchman cannot be tempted, then United will turn to Conte, according to the Italian source.
Conte was sacked by Chelsea at the end of last season and is currently a free agent.