Kop Boss set to meet Inter Milan chief over switch
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Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez set to meet Inter Milan chief over taking Jose Mourinho's job in the summer
Rafa Benitez's Liverpool reign could be nearing an end, following claims in Italy that he will hold talks with one of Inter Milan’s top bosses in Madrid on Wednesday.
The Spaniard has returned to his home city to consider his future, following a second round of negotiations with Anfield chairman Martin Broughton last week, and will meet Inter’s head of technical staff, Marco Branca, according to sources in Milan.
On his way to Milan? Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez could replace Jose Mourinho at Inter
Sportsmail revealed last week that Benitez was Inter’s preferred choice to succeed Jose Mourinho, who will join Real Madrid after Saturday’s Champions League final against Bayern Munich at the Bernabeu.
Their interest was driven by Branca’s admiration for Benitez’s coaching skills, but was in danger of cooling when it emerged that president Massimo Moratti was consulting Mourinho over who should take over.
On his way out? Jose Mourinho watches an Inter training session ahead of Saturday's European Cup final against Bayern Munich
Mourinho advised that they pursue Louis van Gaal of Bayern or Guus Hiddink, soon to be Turkey coach, but both may be reluctant to leave their current commitments.
Benitez also figures in AC Milan’s thoughts, as they seek a manager after sacking Leonardo.