The Russian FA's pursuit of Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has descended into chaos.

The Daily Mail says various Russian powerbrokers are squabbling over who should succeed Dick Advocaat as national team coach.

RFS commercial adviser Pyotr Makarenko said on Sunday that "nobody now at the organisation" had negotiated with candidates.

However, the "now" part of that statement could be crucial. Interest in Mancini would be helpful in his own negotiations with City, while Makarenko added to the confusion by saying he thought the Italian had a current salary of £10.5million and "would not want to take a pay cut".