One of LaLiga's hottest properties is once again a potential candidate for a major coaching role, as Ernesto Valverde draws the gaze of Barcelona.
With Luis Enrique's future at the Camp Nou set to go undecided until the end of the season, a shortlist of replacements will be on the club hierarchy's minds and the Athletic Club coach has been continually impressive in the Basque Country since joining in 2013.
In fact, Real Madrid reportedly sought the ex-attacker having disposed on Rafa Benitez at the start of the calendar year, opting for Zinedine Zidane after Valverde chose to stay in Bilbao and sign a new deal.
However, that contract runs out at the end of the 2016/17 season and a move to Catalunya may be too tempting to turn down for a man who played for Barcelona between 1988 and 1990.
With great knowledge of Spanish football and an ability to carry out the Azulgrana's style of football, Valverde is well liked in the north-east and may find himself subject to an offer if Luis Enrique makes his way through the exit door.