Pablo Machin is emerging as favourite to take the Elche job after Fran Escriba's sacking.

Escriba was dumped by Elche owner Christian Bragarnik after the weekend 3-0 home defeat to Real Betis.

Sport says former Girona and Alaves coach Machin is in talks with Elche this week.

Machin is currently working in Saudi Arabia, where he is coaching Al-Raed.

However, a release from his contract is expected to be a formality should he agree terms with Bragarnik.

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