Middlesbrough are set to appoint Kim Hellberg as head coach.
The 37-year-old is head coach at Hammarby in his native Sweden, leading them to second-placed finishes in the top flight in two seasons in charge.
He was interviewed for the vacant role at Swansea City last week, before meeting with Boro after Rob Edwards quit to join join Wolves.
Hellberg's appointment is subject to his receiving a work permit, and Adi Viveash will remain in interim charge for the Championship match at Oxford United on Saturday.
Boro are second in the table, five points behind Coventry City.