Senior Manchester United defender Gabriel Heinze is the rumored front runner to take charge Real Valladolid this month.
U The League side looking for a new boss, after the dismissal of Paulo Pezzolano in November, with Alvaro Rubio in interim charge.
According to reports from Marcothe club has cast its net wide to source a replacement, and Heinze is the current favorite to move on.
Talks have already taken place with Heinze and his representatives with the 46-year-old not being linked following his exit from Newell's Old Boys a year ago.
Heinze began his European playing career at Valladolid, having joined from Newell's in 1997, before finishing at Old Trafford in 2004.
After winning the 2006/07 Premier League title, he moved on Real Madridand instantly secured a La Liga crown.
However, his coaching record is mixed, following domestic management in Argentina plus a stint at MLS side Atlanta United.
