Cruz Azul midfielder Gerardo Torrado is being lined up for a return to Spain.

Espanyol chief Paco Herrera is in talks with Cruz Azul for the Mexico international, who carries a Spanish passport and has previous La Liga experience with Sevilla and Racing Santander.

Also on Herrera's shortlist are Olympique Marseille midfielder Modeste M'Bami and Udinese's Christian Obodo.