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Francesco Guidolin is being named as a contender to replace Chelsea-bound Antonio Conte as Italy boss with his future as Swansea City manager still uncertain.

Former Juventus midfielder Conte this week confirmed he is to step down from his role with the Azzurri after Euro 2016 and is expected to take charge at Chelsea next season.

It’s seen speculation of who will succeed Conte after the summer and several Italian media outlets have cited Guidolin as a potential successor.

The 60-year-old Guidolin has been previously mentioned as a possible future Italy boss having gained admiration for his long Serie A service and notable success with Udinese.

And while former England, Real Madrid and AC Milan boss Fabio Capello is favourite to replace Conte, Guidolin has been mentioned as an outside bet to become national manager.

The news comes with speculation over Gudiolin’s position at Swansea and suggestions the Italian could be let go at the end of his short-term contract this summer. Reports at the weekend claimed Swansea chiefs have already decided to look elsewhere for next season, Guidolin having signed a six-month contract at the Liberty when he was surprisingly appointed in January.

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Chairman Huw Jenkins has already stated he will be ready to undertake a review of the season this summer with the club still having to fend off worries of relegation to the Championship after a disappointing campaign so far.

Guidolin has previously stated he would be keen to stay on at Swansea but stressed that securing the club’s Premier League safety remains his priority ahead of his own future. He is expected to return to the Liberty dug-out this weekend for the key clash with Aston Villa having missed the past three games following a lung-infection.