Roma have 'made contact with ex-Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea star Cesc Fabregas' to take over in the summer.
The Italian side are currently being led by Claudio Ranieri in his third stint at the helm but his short-term deal expires in June.
Ranieri, 73, was persuaded to come out of retirement, having called it a day when rescuing Cagliari from relegation the season before.
He agreed to take charge and has led Roma to sixth, within touching distance of the Champions League spots.
But the club recognise that he is not the long term solution and are putting the feelers out for a new boss.