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.