Cardiff working on deal for Barry-Murphy
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Cardiff City are working on a deal to make Brian Barry-Murphy their new manager.
The Bluebirds are in negotiations with Leicester City over the 46-year-old, who is currently part of Ruud van Nistelrooy's backroom staff at the Foxes.
Talks are said to be progressing and should pave the way for the former Manchester City academy coach to take charge at the Bluebirds.
Cardiff entered into advanced discussions with Barry-Murphy over the role after he emerged as the leading choice to succeed Omer Riza, who was sacked in April.
Wales captain Aaron Ramsey had taken temporary charge but was unable to prevent the club's relegation to the Championship, before then ruling himself out of contention.
Barry-Murphy – who has previously been linked with the Cardiff job – was among the names recommended to the club's board by a panel, with former Oxford United boss Des Buckingham also a contender after efforts to snatch Charlton Athletic manager Nathan Jones hit a wall.
The Irishman has not managed at senior level since a two-year spell at Rochdale where he earned praise for his style of play and working with homegrown talent.
Personal terms would still have to be formally agreed with Barry-Murphy, as well as arrangements over backroom staff.