Source: Daily_Mail
Guus Hiddink targeted for Turkey job as Russia call for Dutchman to stay
Guus Hiddink has been urged to carry on as Russia coach by the man who is set to be named the Dutchman's new boss.[LNB]However, reports in Holland say Turkey have made an improved bid to take the 63-year-old to Istanbul.[LNB]Sergei Fursenko, who is almost certain to be elected the new president of the Russian FA on February 3, has backed Hiddink to stay in his current role until at least the summer.[LNB] Two more years? Guus Hiddink has been backed to stay on as Russia boss[LNB]Backing: Sergei Fursenko[LNB]There had been reports that Fursenko, a former president of Zenit St Petersburg, would be happy to see the back of Hiddink and his expensive £6.25million a year after-tax salary.[LNB]But Fursenko said: 'I think that Hiddink should work according to his contract, and during this time there should be reflection about whether Guus can solve the problems that appear before him.[LNB]'If the coach seizes that, why shouldn't he continue to work with the team?'[LNB]Hiddink is under contract till July, but can walk away withoutfinancial penalty at any moment following the failure to qualify forthe World Cup finals.[LNB]The former Chelsea interim manager would be near the top of any listfor clubs and countries looking for a new boss and he turned down anapproach by Manchester City prior to Roberto Mancini's appointment amonth ago.[LNB] Turkish carpeted: Nuri Sahin vies with Belgium's Marouane Fellaini (left) during Turkey's unsuccessful World Cup 2010 qualification campaign[LNB]Juventus and Liverpool would interest Hiddink - provided the salary is right - but he is prepared to stay in his job until the right opportunity comes up.[LNB]Talks are expected with Fursenko before the election, but Turkey could be about to give him something to think about.[LNB]A £1.75m a year offer to lead the country was easy to turn down before Christmas, but it is now claimed a offer of £5.75m is on the table.[LNB] Guus Hiddink seeks to resolve Russia future as Liverpool door creaks openJuventus offer Benitez an escape as Guus puts himself in frame for AnfieldRoman Abramovich cuts off Hiddink's Russia funding: Guus free to join JuveDES KELLY: Surely it's time to send Benitez through Anfield's exit doorLIVERPOOL FC
