Real Valladolid president Ronaldo Nazario has approached former club Real Madrid for Takefusa Kubo.
The Japan international spent last season on-loan with Getafe and Real Mallorca.
Kubo is now a loan target for Galactico Ronaldo.
Ronaldo has used his relationship with Real Madrid to open talks for the midfielder.
Kubo will leave Madrid this summer due to a lack of EU passport.