Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has reportedly held talks with officials of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) over the vacant Italy national team coaching position.

According to Sky Italia, the FIGC is seeking to convince the Spanish tactician to take charge of the Azzurri following the departure of Gennaro Gattuso.

The federation’s new technical director, Paolo Maldini, accompanied by his advisor, Leonardo, reportedly travelled to Barcelona to meet with Guardiola and discuss the role.

It remains unclear whether Guardiola is interested in taking over the Italian national team or making an immediate return to management.

Meanwhile, former Italy coach Roberto Mancini and ex-Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo are also said to be under consideration for the position.

Gattuso stepped down after Italy failed to qualify for a third consecutive FIFA World Cup.