Tottenham Hotspur plan to name an interim manager for the remainder of the season, before making a long-term appointment in the summer.
Thomas Frank was sacked earlier this week, with Spurs five points above the relegation places.
Sources have told BBC Sport that Spurs are confident of finalising a deal for an interim manager before the players return to training on Monday.
Spurs’ exit in the FA Cup third round mean they have a nine-day break before the north London derby against rivals Arsenal on 22 February.
With no fixture this weekend, the first team squad were given time off and asked to return on Monday.
The club are aware that mid-season options are limited and that there is likely to be greater availability for potential managers at the end of the campaign.