English papers claim Napoli Coach Rafa Benitez is the favourite to replace Manuel Pellegrini at Manchester City.

Pellegrini is under fire after a shock 1-0 defeat to Burnley seriously damaged City’s Premier League hopes.

A first leg 2-1 home loss to Barcelona in the Champions League also dented his standing.

According to the Daily Star, Benitez has leapfrogged Pep Guardiola and Diego Simeone as the main target for City directors.

English papers claim Napoli Coach Rafa Benitez is the favourite to replace Manuel Pellegrini at Manchester City.

Pellegrini is under fire after a shock 1-0 defeat to Burnley seriously damaged City’s Premier League hopes.

A first leg 2-1 home loss to Barcelona in the Champions League also dented his standing.

According to the Daily Star, Benitez has leapfrogged Pep Guardiola and Diego Simeone as the main target for City directors.

Benitez would be available, as his contract with Napoli expires in June and he has repeatedly refused to discuss the matter.

The former Liverpool and Inter tactician only said he’ll make a decision in April.

This could well prove to be an exchange, as Pellegrini in turn has been linked with the Napoli bench for next season.

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