According to the Sun (via Leggo), Maurizio Sarri has emerged as the front-runner for the Roma job after positive talks between both parties.
It is widely expected that Paulo Fonseca will leave the Serie A club this summer after a disappointing campaign, which sees his side facing an almighty battle to qualify for next years Champions League.
A humiliating Coppa Italia defeat to Spezia in January added to the early cup exits Roma suffered during Fonseca’s debut season during the 2019/20 season.
Three defeats in their last five league outings leaves the Giallorossi facing a second successive season without Champions League football.