Foot Mercato says Rennes coach Julien Stephan is under pressure and could be removed before the start of the season.
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A poor 3-0 preseason defeat to Guingamp has turned up the pressure on Stephan.
And Pioli is being discussed as a potential successor.
New Rennes sporting director Ricky Massara is close to Pioli, having worked with him at Milan.