Fiorentina and AS Roma are both keen on Udinese coach Luciano Spalletti.
Spalletti has lead Udinese to the verge of Champions League football, but knows his ambitions will be limited because of the club's modest transfer budget.
Fiorentina and Roma are ready to back Spalletti with a healthy war-chest for the summer market - if they can convince him to leave Udinese.
Fiorentina president Andrea Della Valle accepts that Dino Zoff's appointment has not worked and is actively seeking a replacement, while Roma currently have Bruno Conti in charge in a caretaker capacity.
Along with Spalletti, Fiorentina and Roma are also keen on Lecce trainer Zdenek Zeman and Cesare Prandelli.