The Irish Football Association is believed to be ready to name Lawrie Sanchez's successor as Northern Ireland manager.
The new boss could be unveiled as early as tomorrow following a meeting of the IFA's executive board.
It is understood the governing body have targeted someone with international experience following Sanchez's departure to Fulham.
The new man will only be granted a short-term contract until the end of the Euro 2008 qualifiers in November.
Sanchez left his post suddenly to join Fulham as manager - saving the club from relegation - after initially being installed as caretaker.
The former Wycombe Wanderers boss was lured back to domestic duties after dragging the province up by its bootlaces.
Sanchez still had a way to run on his contract with the IFA, which was due to expire at the end of their participation in Euro 2008.
Northern Ireland are in with a chance of qualifying for a major championship for the first time in over 20 years.
They head Group F on 13 points following the superb victory against Sweden in March.
The new man's first game in charge with will be the qualifier against Liechtenstein in August.
