Steve Archibald needs to be the subsequent supervisor of Hibs.
The Barcelona legend has thrown his hat into the ring to succeed Shaun Maloney at Easter Street.
However Hibs proprietor Ron Gordon is on the point of appointing Lee Johnson.
Archibald starred on the pitch for the capital membership throughout a spell within the 80s and desires to return within the dugout.
However his bid appears destined to fail with Hibs finalising a deal for former Hearts participant Johnson.
Johnson - a former Sunderland and Bristol Metropolis boss – met and impressed members of the Easter Street board this week – and desires to usher in long-term No.2 Jamie McAllister as a part of his teaching crew.
Ex-Lincoln Metropolis gaffer Michael Appleton and former Malmo boss Jon Dahl Tomasson are additionally on the shortlist however Johnson is the popular option to succeed Shaun Maloney.
Archibald tried to purchase Airdrie within the early 2000s. He was granted most popular bidder standing and put in himself as supervisor however in the end didn't conclude the deal.