Sunday Times are also reporting it.
Not sure Real fans have ever taken to him, seemingly on account of his nationality. I do think they seem to prefer Spanish managers, which is why Benitez will be linked as he has a very good record in Spain.
It'll be interesting to see if Ferdinand will shake hands with Terry this weekend.
But, fuck's sake:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16759691.stm
Gutted. That was a mental game, he was on the brink of perhaps his greatest ever win. I thought he was going to do it when he got it back to 5-5 in the 5th set. Great match but very nail biting.