The Football Association of Ireland have confirmed that a new manager could be named within the next 10 days.

Steve Staunton vacated the post back in October 2007 and numerous high-profile coaches have been linked with the position ever since.

The latest candidate to emerge as favourite for the job is Giovanni Trapattoni, who is currently in charge at Austrian side Salzburg.

Trapattoni would certainly bring plenty of experience having enjoyed considerable success with Italy, Milan, Internazionale, Fiorentina, Juventus, Bayern Munich and Benfica.

The latest meeting to discuss the situation was held on Sunday and a statement released afterwards by the FAI confirmed that the selection process was nearing completion.