Friday 13 February 2015 20:08, UK
Sky Sports sources now expect Chris Ramsey to be appointed interim Queens Park Rangers manager in the coming days.
Ramsey will be given 13 games to save the R's from the Premier League drop, starting against relegation rivals Hull at the KC Stadium on February 21.
QPR spoke to Derby boss Steve McClaren and former Spurs chief Tim Sherwood about the vacant position, the latter's offer falling down over personal terms.
Talks were also held with Real Madrid assistant Paul Clement, who was the "dream" manager Tony Fernandes was referring to in midweek on social media.
Discussions with Marseille boss Marcelo Bielsa were unsuccessful while there was only ever initial talks with Michael Laudrup’s representatives.
Sky Sports News HQ reporter Amy Lewis said: "There's been a bit of a hold up because of the logistics in getting everyone together to actually formalise things and get things signed.
"I'm told there's no problems overall. Their hoping to announce it either at the weekend or on Monday.
"All of this, of course, follows Harry Redknapp's resignation last week. No announcement expected today but in the next couple of days."
Ramsey has been open about expressing his interest in taking charge on a more permanent basis.
He said after the victory over Sunderland on Tuesday: "If the job's available and I’m the right man for the job, then I’ll do it.
"If not, I’ll stay as an employee - head of player development - for the club and continue to support the cause."
