Heimir Hallgrimsson is confident the Football Association of Ireland wants to keep him on, but is relaxed if his future is not decided before the World Cup play-offs next month.
The Icelandic coach will lead the Republic of Ireland into a crucial tie against the Czech Republic next month, with the winner taking on Denmark or North Macedonia for a place in the finals in North America.
Hallgrimsson's current deal only runs until the end of that tournament, but he says there is positivity on both sides regarding an extension.
"At the moment, if things look good and positive, then we'd like to stay where we are wanted, and we'd like to stay where there's a good atmosphere," he told reporters at the Nations League draw in Brussels, where Ireland were drawn against Israel, Austria and Kosovo.
"I think we're improving a lot of things. I'm confident that they want to keep me. But I really want them to want me.
"So let's see after the (play-off) games, we'll see how the atmosphere is, how much appetite there is for me to stay on for them. But it's all positive. I know they like to keep me at this moment."
While the Nations League isn't currently high on his priorities, given the play-off with the Czech Republic in March, Hallgrimsson admitted that Ireland have handed a stern test with the draw.
Speaking to the BBC, he said: "It's an interesting group. It's going to be tough for us, strong opponents.
"And even Kosovo, they were the lowest ranked team in our group and they had a really impressive record from the last 15 games with two losses, two draws, and 11 wins. So that's a really impressive run.
"We know Austria were one of the first teams to qualify directly for the World Cup from Europe. And then, of course, Israel is always a tough opponent."
Asked whether it will bring off-field implications in being paired with Israel, the Ireland boss said: "Yeah, and that's not my job.
"My job is to focus on the football side and I'm going to do that."
