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Published 11:36 1 Nov 2018 GMT
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The Spaniard is currently in charge of Belgium's national side, having guided them to a third-place finish in Russia in the summer. According to James Ducker of The Telegraph, Real are eager to speak to Martinez about the possibility of him taking the job at the Bernabeu.
According to a report from Spain last week, Real goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois recommended that the club appoint the former Everton coach.
Martinez only penned a two-year extension to his contract with the Belgian FA in May, and while the report points out that the KBVB would be reluctant to see him leave his position, there is also an acceptance that such an opportunity may be too good for him to turn down.
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Antonio Conte, who left Chelsea in the summer, had appeared to be favourite to replace Lopetegui at the Bernabeu.
However, the prospect of his appointment reportedly did not sit well with some of the senior players in Real's squad, prompting Perez to consider other options. Conte is also said to have withdrawn himself from the running after expressing concerns about taking charge pf Real midway through a season.
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