Walter Sabatini's future at AS Roma is in doubt.
Sportitalia says the sports director could leave if Rudi Garcia is sacked.
The French coach could be shown the door this week - and Sabatini may follow him out of the door.
Sabatini still has the respect of the Roma board, but his future is tied to Garcia and could find his position unworkable.
The transfer guru has been linked with Chelsea and Bologna in recent days.