Real Madrid make contact with Lazio coach Mancini

Real Madrid have made contact with Lazio coach Roberto Mancini.

Marca says a Real representative and Mancini spoke on Tuesday about the Italian moving to the Santiago Bernabeu next season.

Mancini is on a shortlist of three that has been discussed by the Real board this week about replacing current trainer Carlos Queiroz.

Porto coach Jose Mourinho, who is believed to have already agreed a move to Chelsea, is another on the list along with Benfica and ex-Spain trainer Jose Antonio Camacho.