Capello Inter link lingers

REPUBLIC of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni believes England manager Fabio Capello is keen to take charge of Inter Milan.

Capello is on Inter's list of candidates to replace Jose Mourinho and club president Massimo Moratti has indicated he will move for the 63-year-old once England's World Cup campaign is over.

Football Association officials have resumed discussions with Capello with a view to removing the release clause inserted in the Italian's contract which runs until after Euro 2012 but currently allows him to move on after the World Cup.

Trapattoni believes the chance to coach the Champions League winners would appeal to Capello, following Mourinho's move to Real Madrid.

Trapattoni told Italian TV station RAI's GR Parlamento show: "Even before Mourinho left, I imagined the name of his possible replacement.

"Inter's next coach? At this time, Capello is the No 1 candidate.

"There's no doubt about his wish but it depends on his contract."

Capello has previously managed Juventus, AC Milan and Roma in Serie A.