Zola could become assistant to Marcelino at Inter

Reports in Italy say that Inter Milan have held talks with former Villarreal manager Marcelino, who may bring in Gianfranco Zola as his Italian-speaking assistant.

Marcelino managed Villarreal or three years, winning promotion to La Liga with the 'Yellow Submarine' and then guiding the team to three top-six finishes in Spain's top-flight.

According to 'Sky in Italy', Marcelino will look to bring the Chelsea legend to Inter. The ex-Villarreal boss would ideally have an Italian-speaking assistant and Zola is thought to be his first choice.

Zola had a two-year spell at West Ham and then went to Watford where he led them to the Championship play-off final in 2012, but sacked the next season.

The 50-year-old also had brief spells in charge of Cagliari and Al-Arabi.