Walter Mazzarri is being linked with AS Roma.Roma coach Rudi Garcia is under pressure after their sudden drop in form since the turn of the year.

Indeed, it's suggested if Roma lose to Sassuolo tonight, Garcia could be shown the door.

Calciomercato.com says top of Roma president James Pallotta's list of potential replacements is former Inter Milan and Napoli coach Mazzarri.

There has already been contact between Mazzarri and Roma officials about succeeding Garcia.

Mazzarri was in England over the weekend to see Manchester City defeat Aston Villa. Interestingly, City midfielder Samir Nasri is being linked with Roma this week.