Graham Potter looks set to take charge of Sweden's national team just three weeks after he was axed as West Ham boss.
The 50-year-old is finalising a short-term deal that runs until March, tasked with one massive job: somehow salvaging their World Cup qualifying campaign.
It's been a whirlwind few weeks for Potter, who managed only six victories during his nine-month stint in east London.
Now he's heading back to a country he knows well, where he spent seven successful years with Ostersund, where he is expected to replace former Newcastle star Jon Dahl Tomasson.
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The appointment is expected to be confirmed within days, marking Potter's swift return to management after his Hammers exit.
Sweden's qualifying campaign to date has been nothing short of disastrous.
Graham Potter looks set to take charge of Sweden's national team just three weeks after he was axed as West Ham boss.
| REUTERSThey're rooted to the bottom of Group B with a single point from four matches, following losses to Kosovo and Switzerland, plus a draw with Slovenia.
Boss Dahl Tomasson paid the price for this terrible run, getting the boot on Tuesday after Monday's 1-0 defeat to Kosovo. He'd won nine of his 18 matches in charge.
Sweden haven't won since beating Algeria 4-3 in a friendly back in June, marking a disappointing record for a team boasting Premier League stars like Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyokeres and Anthony Elanga.
Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked as Sweden boss after his side's 1-0 defeat against Kosovo | REUTERSPotter's connection to Sweden runs deep. He managed Ostersund for seven years from 2011, taking them on an incredible journey from Sweden's fourth tier all the way to the Europa League.
Potter then led the side to historic defeats against Galatasaray, PAOK, and Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in a remarkable European charge.
During that time, he became fluent in Swedish and developed a genuine affection for the country.
Graham Potter spent seven years at the helm of Swedish side Ostersund | PAThe former Brighton boss is said to have rejected a proposal from the Sweden national team in 2023, after his departure from Chelsea, with Potter choosing to focus on a return to club football. This time round, though, he looks set to accept the offer.
Speaking to Swedish media this week, Potter revealed he was already in Sweden at his home there.
"I'm open to anything, really, where I feel I can help. The job as manager of the Swedish national team is fantastic," he said.
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"I’m only 50 years old and I still have a lot to offer. It's not about me finding a job at a specific level, but about finding something where I feel I can help and where I can make a difference.
"I also want to feel that we are on the same page. Those are my criteria.
"I’ve been lucky enough to have the career I've had. It means that I'm in a very good position financially. It's reached the level where I don't have to consider finances as a reason to take a job or not.
Graham Potter looks set to accept a short-term deal with Sweden
| REUTERS"I have feelings for Sweden. I love the country and I love Swedish football."
The challenge facing Potter is enormous. Sweden must win their remaining November fixtures against Switzerland and Slovenia while hoping Kosovo lose both their matches - and even that would only secure a play-off spot.
There's an alternative potential lifeline through the Nations League route.
Sweden finished top of their group, which could earn them a play-off place if other results go their way.
They're currently tenth among group winners, needing at least six teams ahead of them to qualify automatically.
Potter's initial three-match contract reflects the urgency of the situation.
Success could see his deal extended, but failure means Sweden would miss their first major tournament since Euro 2020.
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