Fabrizio Ravanelli has registered his interest in the vacant manager's job at Scottish club Hearts.
The former Middlesbrough and Juventus striker told Sportsmail last week that he wanted to return to British football and would be prepared to manage at a level as low as League Two in England if the opportunity came up.
He previously had a short stint managing In France at Ajaccio in 2013. He has also worked in the Juventus youth system.
Sources close to the Italian believe it is a direct battle between Ravanelli and the interim coach Jon Daley.