Former Hibernian boss Jack Ross is in advanced talks over a deal to become Dundee United's new head coach.
The Tannadice club are hopeful of confirming the appointment in the coming days after sporting director Tony Asghar confirmed a "preferred candidate" was already in mind following Tam Courts' departure.
Ross - who also managed Sunderland and St Mirren - is set to return to management six months after his sacking at Easter Road.
The 46-year-old had led Hibernian to the Scottish Cup and League Cup finals plus third place in the league in 2021 before his dismissal and has been linked to several jobs in recent months.
As well as building on the club's highest Premiership finish since 2014, Ross will also have European football to look forward to in the Europa Conference League - United's first European action in 10 years.
