LIPPI FOR UNITED?

Last updated : 07 July 2006 By Ed

From SkySports.

Italy coach Marcello Lippi could make a move to Manchester United after the World Cup final, according to the Italian press.

The former Juventus boss has masterminded the Azzurri's progress to the last two at this year's tournament, but his contract is set to expire after Sunday's game.

The Italian Federation commissioner Guido Rossi has suggested he would like to keep Lippi in the role for the 2008 European Championship, but reports suggest he may well opt for a move to Old Trafford instead.

Sir Alex Ferguson is rumoured to have earmarked the veteran tactician as a possible successor, for when he is ready to quit The Red Devils, so the role that he will be offered is not altogether clear.

A source close to Lippi said: “He is not looking for a lucrative contract since he has achieved success at the highest level. And working abroad is the only thing that interests him.

“He will not find it diminishing to work either alongside or under another manager.”

Quite where Queirozzzz fits into this is anyone's guess.