ZINEDINE ZIDANE is reportedly assembling his coaching staff ahead of becoming France boss.
The former Real Madrid players and boss has been heavily linked with a takeover of the national team at the end of the 2026 World Cup.
The French FA have made not made their interest public but it is believed talks have taken place.
And some of the discussions have touched on the subject of who will come in under Zidane’s team if he gets the job, according to L’Equipe.
His former assistant at Real, David Bettoni, could be one staff member who joins.
Zidane becoming France chief could be one of a number of high profile managerial appointments this summer.
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Manchester United will likely appoint a permanent boss with Michael Carrick now in interim charge following the sacking of Ruben Amorim this month.
It is a role Zidane has been linked to in the past with Thomas Tuchel, Luis Enrique and Gareth Southgate all in the running for the Red Devils post.
Oliver Glasner is another candidate after he confirmed he will leave Crystal Palace at the end of the season.
Xabi Alonso is also on the market after his dismissal by Real Madrid.
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Alvaro Arbeloa took over at the Bernabeu but the Spanish giants could want someone more experienced and more high-profile in the summer.
Manchester City could even be on the managerial hunt after Pep Guardiola last month warned they “must be prepared” to plan for his departure.
He said: “I’m happy here, I want to stay here. What can I say? Always results decide.
“When it is the [end of the] chapter the club will choose the best one to continue this incredible period in Man City.
“There have been rumours in the last years many, many times but I want to stay here. At the end of the season, we’ll see.”