Roma have included Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez on their managerial shortlist, writeGazzetta dello Sport.The Serie A side are seeking a permanent successor to Claudio Ranieri, who has departed the Stadio Olimpicoafter his time as interim head coach came to an end.Benitez's contract at St James' Park expires next month and he is yet to agree a new deal.The Spaniard wants assurances over transfer funds and thefuture of the club, with the Magpies having been linked with a £350m takeover by Sheikh Khaled.And Roma couldtake advantage of the uncertainty if they make Benitez their leading target.TheGiallorossiare also considering Marco Giampaolo, Roberto De Zerbi and Maurizio Sarri, who is the favourite to take charge of Juventus.READ MORE5 teams you didn’t know have played in a European Cup finalWatch out, Liverpool: The 9 best teams that didn’t win a thing
