Italy plan an approach to Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini if they flop at the Euros.
The Sun says the Azzurri national boss Cesare Prandelli is under massive pressure and a poor Euro 2012 would almost certainly see him sacked.
And Mancini, 47, is top of the Italian FA's list of candidates to replace him after landing the Premier League title.
The City chief has just one year left on his Etihad contract. Discussions over a new deal have taken place but he has still not signed.