The managerial carousel in Italian football is spinning once again, with Napoli's Antonio Conte heavily linked with a sensational return to the Italy national team. Following Gennaro Gattuso's recent resignation from the Azzurri, Conte's name is at the forefront of the conversation, leaving Napoli to potentially face a major reshuffle just months after their Scudetto triumph.

While Massimiliano Allegri and others are also in the frame for the Italy job, the speculation around Conte has intensified. Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis, while publicly expressing confidence that Conte "will never abandon me at the last minute," has urged for a swift decision to allow the club to plan accordingly. This has set the stage for a fascinating search for a successor at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.

According to reports, Napoli's top target to fill the potential void is Roma's experienced tactician, Gian Piero Gasperini. Gasperini was previously considered for the Napoli role before Conte's appointment and finds himself in a potentially uncertain position at Roma, making him a prime candidate for a move.

Beyond Gasperini, the Partenopei are reportedly considering a trio of other Serie A-proven managers. Bologna's impressive Vincenzo Italiano, known for his attractive, attacking football, is on the shortlist. So too is Sassuolo's Fabio Grosso, a World Cup-winning legend for Italy whose coaching star is on the rise. Intriguingly, the club is also weighing up a potential return for a former head coach, adding another layer of drama to this developing story.

As the situation unfolds, it promises to be a pivotal moment for both the Italian national team and a Napoli side looking to build on their recent success. The coming days will reveal whether Conte answers his country's call and which tactician will be tasked with steering Napoli's next chapter.