5. Mauricio Pochettino - the Argentine is facing the real prospect of being one of the few managers who fails to lead Paris Saint-Germain to a Ligue 1 title. While Pochettino has stated he could never take charge of Barcelona owing to his Espanyol connections, it is not thought the same would apply should Real come calling. Getty Images
1). Massimiliano Allegri - the Italian is being heavily linked with a host of top-level jobs, not least the soon-to-be-vacant seat at Real Madrid and the likely-to-be-vacant role at Juventus. A duel scudetto winner with both AC Milan and Juve, Allegri's credentials stack up against the best in Europe but he has not coached since stepping down from the latter in 2019. EPA
2. Raul - one of Madrid's favourite sons and greatest ever players, the Spaniard, 43, would be a hugely popular choice to replace former teammate Zidane. Has been cutting his teeth in coaching at Real's youth teams, with Castilla on the cusp of promotion to Segunda Division. AP Photo
3. Joachim Low - one of international football's most successful managers, Low's reputation is in danger of taking another hammer blow should Germany tank at this summer's delayed European Championship. One thing that might count against him is an underwhelming CV in club management, with his last assignment in charge of Austria Vienna in 2004. AFP
4. Antonio Conte - the Italian's stock could not be higher after guiding Inter Milan to a first Serie A title in 11 years. But behind the scenes things are far from clear, with the club's Chinese backers having already folded last season's Chinese champions Jiangsu FC due to a lack of funds. Reports are that Inter are failing to make good on payments for big signings like Romelu Lukaku. If the situation remains the same, Conte may well seek pastures new. AFP
5. Mauricio Pochettino - the Argentine is facing the real prospect of being one of the few managers who fails to lead Paris Saint-Germain to a Ligue 1 title. While Pochettino has stated he could never take charge of Barcelona owing to his Espanyol connections, it is not thought the same would apply should Real come calling. Getty Images
1). Massimiliano Allegri - the Italian is being heavily linked with a host of top-level jobs, not least the soon-to-be-vacant seat at Real Madrid and the likely-to-be-vacant role at Juventus. A duel scudetto winner with both AC Milan and Juve, Allegri's credentials stack up against the best in Europe but he has not coached since stepping down from the latter in 2019. EPA
2. Raul - one of Madrid's favourite sons and greatest ever players, the Spaniard, 43, would be a hugely popular choice to replace former teammate Zidane. Has been cutting his teeth in coaching at Real's youth teams, with Castilla on the cusp of promotion to Segunda Division. AP Photo
3. Joachim Low - one of international football's most successful managers, Low's reputation is in danger of taking another hammer blow should Germany tank at this summer's delayed European Championship. One thing that might count against him is an underwhelming CV in club management, with his last assignment in charge of Austria Vienna in 2004. AFP
4. Antonio Conte - the Italian's stock could not be higher after guiding Inter Milan to a first Serie A title in 11 years. But behind the scenes things are far from clear, with the club's Chinese backers having already folded last season's Chinese champions Jiangsu FC due to a lack of funds. Reports are that Inter are failing to make good on payments for big signings like Romelu Lukaku. If the situation remains the same, Conte may well seek pastures new. AFP
5. Mauricio Pochettino - the Argentine is facing the real prospect of being one of the few managers who fails to lead Paris Saint-Germain to a Ligue 1 title. While Pochettino has stated he could never take charge of Barcelona owing to his Espanyol connections, it is not thought the same would apply should Real come calling. Getty Images
