Luis Aragonés could make a sensational return as coach of Valencia in the summer with the club weighing up their options should Ronald Koeman not stay at the helm.
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galleria zoom The 69-year-old is due to leave his post in charge of the Spanish national team after Euro 2008 and has already stated that he is keen on a return to club football.

Valencia's new president, Agustín Morera, has reportedly drawn up a list of potential new coaches as he deliberates over whether Koeman can turn the club around.

With the Copa del Rey appearance approaching in two weeks, the Dutchman may well opt not stay beyond the summer after the pressurised campaign he has endured at Mestalla.

Aragonés would be a controversial choice among the fans, but he is straight-talking and does not put up with star names being given special treatment in a dressing room that has suffered from enlarged egos this term.

José Mourinho was said to have been approached when Quique Sánchez Flores was sacked before Christmas, but the Portuguese coach turned down the previous president, Juan Soler.

No decision is likely to be taken until June unless Koeman steps down, but Aragonés could be approached beforehand to gauge his interest.

In 1995, Aragonés took over at Valencia and the team finished as runners-up in his first year before he left in 1997 to take the reins at Real Betis.

During his two seasons at Mestalla, he was able to contain Romario's lifestyle and ensure that the mercurial Brazilian stayed on the straight and narrow.