A former Premier League star could be in position to become the future manager of Blackburn.
The management post at the club is now vacant after the startling news that John Eustace had left for relegation-threatened Derby County last week.
Blackburn expressed disappointment at Eustace’s choice, but understood his desire to be closer to his family and rejoin a club where he previously played.
Since Eustace’s departure, interim manager David Lowe has led the club to 2-0 victories over West Brom and Plymouth. However, a permanent replacement is currently being sought.
According to The Sun, ex-Arsenal midfielder Luis Boa Morte is in the race to take command.
According to the article, the 47-year-old is scheduled to meet with Ewood Park executives soon.
Boa Morte is presently the manager of the Guinea-Bissau national team, having taken over in March after three years as Fulham’s No. 2 under Marco Silva.
The former Portugal international played for Arsenal, Southampton, West Ham United, and Fulham, scoring 29 goals in 295 Premier League matches.
He won 28 international caps with Portugal, notably representing the team at the 2006 World Cup where he made just one appearance.
During his playing career, he also won the Premier League and the FA Cup with Arsenal, playing for the Gunners between 1997 and 1999 before moving on to play for Southampton.
After hanging up his boots in 2013, the 46-year-old enjoyed spells working as an assistant coach at Everton and Maccabi Haifa, while also undertaking scouting roles with Arsenal.
His only previous experience of management was with Sintrense, where he took charge of the Portuguese fourth division side for several months back in 2017.
He isn’t the only former top flight player being considered with George Boateng another potential candidate. Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard is another name in the mix while Wolves boss Gary O’Neil is the bookies’ favourite.
Blackburn sit fifth in the Championship and are on course to qualify for the play-offs.