Bristol City Women are set to name Leicester City’s Stephen Kirby as manager.
Kirby, currently Leicester City Women’s first-team coach, acted as interim manager for the Foxes alongside Jennifer Foster last season.
He has previously worked with MK Dons’ academy and development squads.
Bristol City have been without a manager since Lauren Smith stepped down from her role 12 days before the Women’s Championship season kicked off.
Smith, who left to take up a role within the Football Association as England Under-19s head coach, led Bristol City to promotion to the Women’s Super League in 2023 and their subsequent relegation a season later.
Bristol City have drawn their opening two league games of the season against Southampton and Birmingham City.
They face London City Lionesses on Sunday.