Genoa are reportedly ready to replace Davide Ballardini at the helm of the Grifone and have lined up Andriy Shevchenko as his successor.
Sky Sport Italia and SportItalia report the Rossoblu have decided to sack Ballardini after the 2-2 draw with newly promoted Empoli on Friday.
The reports claim former Milan striker Shevchenko has been targeted as his replacement and will be offered a two-year deal with an option for a third at Marassi.
Shevchenko, who retired as a player in 2012, recently stepped down from the position as head coach of the Ukranian national team.
The 45-year-old has experience in Serie A with two stints at Milan, helping the club win the Champions League and the Coppa Italia in 2002-03, before winning the Scudetto and the Supercoppa Italiana in the two following years.
Shevchenko was awarded the Ballon d’Or in 2004 and was the leading goalscorer in Serie A two times with 24 goals in 1999-00 and 2003-04.