There is a growing push within the Florentino Perez camp for Manuel Pellegrini to join their Real Madrid election ticket.

AS says there's concerns over the lack of enthusiasm from Real fans for Perez's first-choice of coach, Carlo Ancelotti of AC Milan.

Villarreal boss Pellegrini is rated highly by many close to Perez, who believe the Chilean can deliver the success -- and style - Real have been lacking since the former president's departure.