Former Liverpool assistant boss Pako Ayesteran is being lined up for a return to Spain.

Ayesteran left Liverpool earlier this season after falling out with manager Rafa Benitez and has since been on 'gardening leave'.

The Chinese consortium seeking to buy Chris Coleman's Real Sociedad want to bring Ayesteran to San Sebastian. Their plans also put Coleman under threat, with former Deportivo La Coruna coach Javier Irureta also wanted.