Claudio Ranieri is set to be offered new terms by AS Roma.
Corriere dello Sport says the former Chelsea manager is wanted by the club's new owners.
Thomas Di Benedetto, the head of the American consortium buying Roma, has apparently already given consideration to Ranieri's situation.
He is said to be happy for Ranieri to continue, but the reasoning behind such a short-term deal is apparently so they can keep their options open.
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