Real's board are losing confidence in current coach Alvaro Arbeloa and now sounding out potential successors.
El Desmarque's Jorge Picón is reporting Real management have begun to contacting other coaches. Among them is Cesc, who has been doing remarkable work at Como.
The 38-year-old Catalan is attractive because of his work ethic, his footballing philosophy, and his communication style.
Recruiting the former Arsenal, FC Barcelona, and Chelsea player wouldn't be easy. His current contract with the Italian club runs until June 2028, and it seems clear that its management wouldn't make it easy for him to leave.
However, the man from Arenys de Mar isn't at all opposed to the idea of taking charge of the Real Madrid project - this despite his deep Barcelona background.