Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez is in the frame for the AS Roma job.

Gazzetta dello Sport reports ex-Liverpool boss Benitez has emerged as a main contender for the role as well as former PSG manager Laurent Blanc.

Benitez is currently in Madrid for the Champions League final between Liverpool and Tottenham.

The Spanish manager, who won the Champions League with Liverpool in 2005, is about to come off contract at Newcastle.

Benitez has past experience in Italy coaching Napoli.