As we head into the latter part of the current season, not only are clubs planning their transfer manifesto for the summer, but some sides are also preparing a new manager for the next campaign. The Daily Telegraph has put a list together of ten bosses currently in work that are either struggling to keep their head off the chopping block, or impressing so much that are promotion may be on the cards.
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Here is the list of those who may be readying themselves for the move as soon as the curtain falls on this season:
Manuel Pellegrini (Manchester City)
The Chilean has struggled to garner the same support that he received last season, when he led Manchester City to Premier League and Capital One Cup triumph. With the side now seemingly having to settle for a trophyless season – unless they can pull off an amazing fightback in the league – Pellegrini may be on his way out.
The Telegraph suggests that a return to Spain is highly likely.
Sam Allardyce (West Ham United)
Despite working wonders in the Premier League, that saw West Ham sit in the top four on Christmas Day, Sam Allardyce may pay the price for a fairly poor 2015. Just three wins this year have seen the Hammers slide down the table, and Big Sam appears to have been scapegoated.
It is widely believed that Sunderland may want to talk to him at the end of the season, depending on whether the Black Cats manage to stay up.
Carlo Ancelotti (Real Madrid)
Ancelotti led Real Madrid to La Decima last season, but unconvincing performances in La Liga, and the Champions League, as well as a seemingly fractured playing squad suggests that the former Chelsea boss may be leaving the Bernabeu in the summer.
With his previous success in the Premier League, and the Champions League, you would imagine he would be a good fit for Manchester City, should Pellegrini be axed.
Laurent Blanc (Paris Saint-Germain)
Despite making it past Chelsea into the last eight of the Champions League, PSG have failed to impress in Ligue 1. The former France defender spent much of the season responding to speculation that Atletico Madrid’s Diego Simeone may take his job. Even now the Argentinian has signed a new deal in Spain, Blanc may still find himself struggling to keep hold of his job.
According to the Telegraph, Roma may be interested.
Rafael Benitez (Napoli)
The former Liverpool boss has failed to commit his future to the Italian side, leading many to believe that his days are numbered with Napoli.
He has previously spoken of his love of English football, so it would be no surprise to see him in the Premier League, possibly with Newcastle.
Jurgen Klopp (Borussia Dortmund)
Dortmund were in the Champions League final just two years ago, and won the Bundesliga only the year before. Yet, the club spent much of this season languishing in the relegation zone. Though those worries are over now, if the club do decide to sell their best players in the summer, then Klopp may decide it’s also time to end his tenure with the team after seven years.
The Telegraph have made the farfetched suggestion that West Ham may be his next destination.
David Moyes (Real Sociedad)
The former Everton boss is rebuilding his career in Spain after a demoralising spell at the helm of Manchester United. While Sociedad sit in the top-half of the La Liga table, they are some way adrift of European football next season.
Napoli will be much more likely to be competing in the Europa League next year, and if Benitez leaves, then they may turn to Moyes.
Slaven Bilic (Besiktas)
The former defender was one of the most sought-after managers a few years ago, after his work with the Croatian national side. But he decided to continue his development in Eastern Europe, where he remains with Turkish side Besiktas.
It still seems only a matter of time before he gets a higher profile job, and former club West Ham may appeal to the 46-year-old.
Nuno Espirito Santo (Valencia)
Nuno became manager at the La Liga club last summer, and has impressed so much, that he has been given a new deal that runs until 2018. Under his leadership, Valencia look set to qualify for the Champions League, arguably making him a candidate for most available jobs across Europe.
Michael Laudrup (Lekhwiya)
The former Swansea boss won the Capital One Cup with the Welsh side in 2013, but arguably has unfinished business in the Premier League, following his sacking. His talent is wasted with Qatari club, Lekhwiya, so a move back to England in the near future may tempt him.