Former Chelsea and Inter Milan boss Claudio Ranieri is set to return to Italian football.

Relegated Cagliari have tabled Ranieri a two-year contract, with talks expected over the next two days between him and president Tommaso Giulini.

Ranieri previously coached Cagliari between 1988 and 1991 - leading the club from Serie C to Serie A and making his name in the process.

The former Olympique Marseille boss is expected to take the job.