Wouter Vrancken is set to become the new Hearts manager, with the Belgian coach chosen to replace Derek McInnes at Tynecastle.
McInnes departed Hearts last week after his move to Rangers was officially confirmed, leaving the Edinburgh club searching for a replacement.
Hearts, supported as ever by Jamestown Analytics, have been conducting a thorough recruitment process to identify the right candidate for the role.
The club held interviews over the past week or so, with former Feyenoord assistant Rene Hake and ex-AZ boss Maarten Martens among those spoken to.
However, sources in Belgium have confirmed that Vrancken is the man Hearts have settled on to take the hotseat at Tynecastle.
The 47-year-old led St Truiden to an impressive third-place finish in the Belgian Pro League last season before leaving the club this summer.
Vrancken stated he was ready for a new challenge upon his departure from St Truiden, attracting interest from several clubs across Europe.
Burnley, Lorient, and Bulgarian outfit Ludogorets were all linked with the Belgian coach in recent weeks as speculation around his future grew.
After holding talks with Tynecastle sporting director Graeme Jones and impressing during discussions, Vrancken is expected to be confirmed in the coming days.
Hearts finished second in the Scottish Premiership last season, narrowly missing out on an historic title triumph in agonising fashion.
The squad are due back for pre-season training on Thursday, with a Champions League second qualifying round tie against Sturm Graz scheduled for next month.
A deal for French attacker Sabri Guendouz is also reported to be close after the club agreed a €1 million fee with Beerschot over the weekend.
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