Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte could be set to battle for the PSG job as the two feuding managers emerge as top candidates for the role

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Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte could yet again be on another collision course, except this time it isn't down to a war of words.

The managerial enemies have been trading steadily more severe insults in recent weeks, but could now be set to go head to head to become the next manager of French giants Paris Saint Germain.

The super rich, who boast the likes of Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Edinson Cavani in their ranks, are reported to be considering sacking boss Unai Emery in the summer.

Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte could be set to battle it out for the Paris Saint Germain job

The ultimate goal of the Parisan club and their Qatari owners is to reign supreme in Europe and win the Champions League.

Should they prove unsuccessful in this venture this season Emery's position at the helm will come under scrutiny, with Mourinho and Conte top of the bill, as report the Mirror.

PSG have to overcome current holders Real Madrid in the round of 16, with a upwards challenge already set against them.

Mourinho’s Manchester United current contract and Conte’s Chelsea agreement both expire in 2019 and the duo have insisted they intend to see out those deals, though times have been strained for both managers this season.

The rival pair have been busy exchanging bitter words in the media during recent weeks

Pressure has been piling on Mourinho since United's wayward form following derby defeat to rivals City, after which an infamous tunnel bust up broke out.

Likewise, at Stamford Bridge, Conte has been at loggerheads with the club hierarchy since summer, dissatisfied at not being able to bring in his primary targets following last season's emphatic title win.

Mourinho has an option written into his contract enabling him to extend through to 2020.

While the Portuguese has spoken warmly of United, and even insisted he could sign a new deal beyond his existing tenure, his time in the north west has not always appeared to be plain sailing.

The former Chelsea and Real Madrid chief is still living out of the Lowry Hotel in Manchester, despite taking over the Red Devils in the summer of 2016.

PSG could part company with Unai Emery at the end of the season, leaving the door open

Conte however is set to leave Chelsea at the end of the current campaign, as reported this week by Sportsmail, with the Blues already seeking to identify a replacement.

It has been reported that there is a confidence in the Conte camp that he would be first in line to take over the vacant PSG position, should Emery depart.

Chelsea meanwhile have Massimiliano Allegri, Luis Enrique, Diego Simeone and Maurizio Sarri among the contenders for their hot-seat.