Former Valencia and Chelsea boss Claudio Ranieri hopes to be named manager of Hearts on Monday.The Italian, who was axed by Valencia earlier this year just eight months into his second spell with the club, has held talks with owner Vladimir Romanov about replacing George Burley.Ranieri said: "I confirm that I was in Scotland to talk with the directors of Hearts. They are interested in contracting me. I know that they have other candidates, but, according to what they have told me, their response won´t be past Monday."
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