Source: Daily_Mail
Russia launch ambitious bid to replace Hiddink with England boss Capello
Russia are eyeing an audacious move to tempt Fabio Capello to be their next manager.[LNB]The England boss tops a wish list of who should succeed Guus Hiddink - the only international manager who commands a higher salary than Capello.[LNB]The Russian FA's new president Sergei Fursenko reportedly approached Capello on a visit to watch Manchester City beat Chelsea last Saturday, but the Italian is said to have diverted enquiries to his agent. [LNB]Sportsmail also understands that Capello has told the FA he is not interested in taking up the post.[LNB] So, tell me about Russia... Fabio Capello congratulates then Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink after the FA Cup final last May[LNB]The former Real Madrid, AC Milan and Juventus boss has impressed since taking over from Steve McClaren and leading England to World Cup qualification at a canter.[LNB]Russia are not Capello's only admirers, with Capello also linked with Italy and a return to Juventus, but it seems increasingly unlikely that the 63-year-old will leave his Wembley contract until after Euro 2012.[LNB] Farewell: Russia players train ahead of the match against Hungary[LNB]Fursenko's ability to fund such an ambitious appointment has also beenhampered by Roman Abramovich's right-hand man reiterating there were noplans to pay the next coach's wages.[LNB]Chelsea owner Abramovich, through his National Academy of Football, paid Hiddink's wages until the turn of the year. Hiddink refused to reply to questions this week about whether he had been paid since the agreement expired with Abramovich.[LNB] Shame: Slovenia's Nejc Pecnik (right) and Anton Zlogar celebrate on their way to denying Russia a place at the World Cup finals[LNB]Fursenko could turn to former Rangers manager Dick Advocaat, who only took the Belgium job in October. Fursenko was the Zenit St Petersburg president who appointed Advocaat four years ago and the Dutchman's current salary is understood to be much less than £1m a year.[LNB]Dynamo Kiev boss Valery Gazzaev is another leading candidate, while Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has also been linked to the vacancy.[LNB]Hiddink will lead Russia for the last time when the side play Hungary in Budapest on Wednesday night.[LNB] England face fight to hold on to Fabio as Juventus line up summer move for bossHiddink refuses to wait for Liverpool as he agrees to take over at TurkeyEngland eighth in FIFA rankings ahead of Argentina as Spain hold top spotYou're too rich: Money's spoilt stars, says Capello (who is on £6m a year)
