Accra Hearts of Oak are said to be close to re-hiring coach Ernst Middendorp after fruitful talks between both parties.
The Phobians are without a substantive coach after parting ways with Samuel Boadu after just 18 months incharge.
Samuel Boadu won five major trophies during his tenure but was sacked after poor the start of the new season.
Reports from the local media have identified former coach Ernst Middendorp as the ideal successor to led the Rainbow club.
The German trainer was Hearts Of Oak coach in 2004 but failed to make a major impact ending the season trophyless.
Middendorp was recently the head coach of South African Premier Soccer League side Maritzburg United but left his role after just 16 months in charge.
Hearts Of Oak are eager to name a new head coach after they suffered an embarrassing 3-0 defeat to Real Bamako in the second round of the CAF Confederations Cup in Mali on Saturday.
Assistant coach and interim boss David Ocloo failed to inspire the side to to victory as the club is now left in a desperate position to hire a new gaffer.
The Phobians commence full training today as they face Real Bamako in the second leg this weekend at the Accra Sports Stadium.
