Real Madrid linked with Juventus coach Lippi

Juventus coach Marcello Lippi has been linked with Real Madrid.

Lippi is expected to leave Juve at the end of a disappointing season and is favourite to replace Giovanni Trapattoni as Italy coach after this year's European Championships.

However, it's been suggested Real chiefs are seeking talks with Lippi to discuss the possibility of moving to Spain next season. The Italian coach has admitted a desire to work abroad in recent weeks.