Fabio Capello's record as a club coach means there should be plenty of chances for him to return to management after quitting as England boss yesterday.
The Italian won the league with AC Milan, Roma and Real Madrid and also finished top of Serie A twice with Juventus.
He has often been close to joining Inter Milan in the past and at the end of this season, he and owner Massimo Moratti might finally be united.
Former Chelsea boss Claudio Ranieri is currently in charge of Inter but if Capello is still available in the summer, Ranieri would be vulnerable.
Massimiliano Allegri, Ranieri's counterpart at AC Milan, might also be experiencing some nervous moments. Allegri won the Serie A title in his first year but life has been much tougher this season. They trail leaders Juventus by a point, having played a game more.
Capello still has a strong bond with Milan president Silvio Berlusconi, the former Prime Minister. If Allegri cannot guide Milan past Arsenal in the last 16 of the Champions League, another avenue might be open for Capello.
There is also the possibility he might be asked to fulfil the role of general manager under the new regime at Juve, but the option of remaining outside Italy cannot be discounted, either.
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