Cristiano, Casillas, and the other 'candidates' to manage Real

It is hardly surprising that bookmakers are keen to cash in on who will become the next 'Los Blancos' head coach following Zinedine Zidane's departure. However, some of their suggestions will surprise you.

'bet365' have included current and former players, such as Cristiano Ronaldo (101/1), Iker Casillas (67/1), Luis Figo (51/1) and Raul Gonzalez (26/1), as outside bets to be chosen by Florentio Perez.

Some former coaches also have interesting odds. Fernando Hierro (21/1), Rafa Benitez (51/1), Jose Mourinho (34/1) and Fabio Capello (67/1) make up the secondary phase of potential candidates to take over at the Bernabeu, while others - Pep Guardiola (101/1) and Louis Van Gaal (67/1) - are even less likely.

Tottenham manager Maurico Pochettino was the bookies' favourite until speculation suggested he had been discounted following the signing of a new contract with Spurs.

Therefore, the best options at the moment are Arsene Wenger (3/1), Guti (9/1) and Antonio Conte (13/1).