German media says veteran coach Otto Rehhagel is poised to take over struggling Bundesliga side Hertha Berlin.
The dapd news agency says Rehhagel, who is 73, has agreed to replace Michael Skibbe who was sacked on Sunday after just five games in charge, all defeats.
Various media outlets say Rehhagel’s signing will be announced by Hertha after Saturday’s home game against league leader Borussia Dortmund.
Bild newspaper says team manager Michael Preetz has informed the players, while local broadcaster rbb says he will be presented on Sunday.
Hertha are two points clear of the relegation zone in 15th place.
Rehhagel led Greece to the European Championship title in 2004 and achieved Bundesliga success with Kaiserslautern and Werder Bremen.