Rafa Benitez's Liverpool reign could be nearing an end,
following claims in Italy that he will hold talks with one of Inter
Milan’s top bosses in Madrid on Wednesday.
The Spaniard has returned to his home city to consider his
future, following a second round of negotiations with Anfield
chairman Martin Broughton last week, and will meet Inter’s head of
technical staff, Marco Branca, according to sources in Milan.
On his way to Milan? Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez could
replace Jose Mourinho at Inter
Sportsmail revealed last week that Benitez was Inter’s preferred
choice to succeed Jose Mourinho, who will join Real Madrid after
Saturday’s Champions League final against Bayern Munich at the
Bernabeu.
Their interest was driven by Branca’s admiration for Benitez’s
coaching skills, but was in danger of cooling when it emerged that
president Massimo Moratti was consulting Mourinho over who should
take over.
On his way out? Jose Mourinho watches an Inter training
session ahead of Saturday's European Cup final against Bayern
Munich
Mourinho advised that they pursue Louis van Gaal of Bayern or
Guus Hiddink, soon to be Turkey coach, but both may be reluctant to
leave their current commitments.
Benitez also figures in AC Milan’s thoughts, as they seek a
manager after sacking Leonardo.
