Vincenzo Montella has thrown his hat into the ring to become Antonio Conte's replacement as Italy boss after Euro 2016.
Conte announced in February his intention to leave the national team after the European Championship in France, the former Juventus boss then being confirmed as Chelsea's next permanent manager on a three-year deal.
Speaking after Samp's 2-0 defeat to Palermo on Sunday, he said: "The national team is the highest possible achievement for a coach and I've already said that if I got an offer I would consider it."
Samp have yet to confirm their Serie A safety with two games of the 2015-16 campaign remaining following the reverse in Sicily, Franco Vazquez and an Nenad Krsticic own goal sealing their fate.
"Italy? I'm not talking about this again," he said after Sunday's 0-0 draw with Empoli. "My contract is with Bologna and I intend to stay here."
