Alan Curbishley is in line for a surprise return to Fulham.
The Mail on Sunday says Fulham are to bring Curbishley back as director of football - nine months after sacking him from the same role.
Curbishley was dismissed as technical director when Felix Magath took over as manager last February - but is back in favour now he has gone.
Kit Symons, Magath's replacement, wanted Curbishley to return, but the decision was taken out of his hands by Fulham's appointments committee.
They interviewed several candidates but have now decided that the best man for the job was the man they had at the club in the first place - and Curbishley will now be restored to his old role, having lasted little more than two months previously.
