Real Madrid have made a move for Brighton manager Roberto de Zerbi.
Carlo Ancelotti is set to leave Real at the end of the season for the Brazil job.
Sport says Real president Florentino Prez has contacted De Zerbi about succeeding his fellow Italian.
De Zerbi has impressed since replacing Graham Potter at Brighton last season.
Prez wants to shake up the dressing room with his next coaching appointment. With a young squad, Real Madrid believe De Zerbi is the perfect coach to develop their players.
Negotiations are already underway and Prez feels that De Zerbi is ready to take the final step to the elite level. The 44-year-old's contract with Brighton runs until the summer of 2026.