Belgium boss Roberto Martinez has reportedly emerged as the leading candidate to take over as Real Madrid manager.
Julen Lopetegui was axed on Monday after a disastrous start to his tenure, culminating in the 5-1 trouncing at the hands of Barcelona on Sunday. Santiago Solari has been placed in temporary charge, but the European champions want Martinez to step in eventually, according toPete Jenson and Dominic Kingof theDaily Mail.
In the report it's said the former Everton and Wigan Athletic boss "has an outstanding chance to land the biggest job in club football.