Roberto Carlos: Anzhi Makhachkala want Fabio Capello, Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard

30 September 2011 07:41
Roberto Carlos has confirmed that mega-rich Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala are interested in appointing Fabio Capello as their manager, as revealed by Sportsmail earlier this month. [LNB]Brazilian defender Carlos, 38, has been appointed a player-coach for Anzhi and immediately began talks with his bosses about transfer targets and who should take over as boss following the sacking of Gadzhi Gadzhiev. [LNB]Billionaire Russian owner Suleyman Kerimov wants Capello to take over after leading  England at next summer's European Championship and Carlos said: 'I am having dinner with the president tonight and we'll speak about signings and coaches for next season.' [LNB] To Russia with love? Anzhi Makhachkala want Fabio Capello to be their manager[LNB]Anzhi are prepared to leave Carlos and fellow coach Andrey Gordeev in charge till the end of the Russian season if results improve but will then try to lure a top manager and players to match the calibre of Samuel Eto'o, who was signed from Inter Milan for ?21million in August. [LNB]England midfielders Steven Gerrard, of Liverpool, and Chelsea's Frank Lampard are at the top of their wish list.[LNB] Wish list: Anzhi Makhachkala are keen on Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard[LNB] 'We will talk about names like Lampard, Gerrard and (Robert) Pires,' said Carlos. 'In terms of coaches, there are several names, such as Capello, (Guus) Hiddink, (Vanderlei) Luxemburgo and (Luis Felipe) Scolari.' [LNB] Wanted: Frank Lampard could be tempted to a move to Russia if his Chelsea chances become limited[LNB]Anzhi are also taking advice from former West Ham and Chelsea boss Avram Grant, who may be offered a more formal role. [LNB] Fabio set for fitness tour to check on stars ahead of Euro 2012 deciderAxed Lampard storms away! Chelsea star's future at Stamford Bridge in jeopardy after snubPearce rules himself out of the running to replace Capello as England bossWright-Phillips and Sturridge in the frame for England call-up[LNB]

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