Netherlands have lost two matches in their opening five Group A games and occupy the fourth position on the table, trailing six points behind group leaders, France and three behind second-placed Sweden.

Local media reports had it that Advocaat’s appointment would be confirmed immediately documents are signed.

Technical Director, Royal Dutch Football Association, Hans van Breukelen is set to speak on the development on Wednesday, as suggested by De Telegraaf.

Advocaat’s managerial experience as national boss spanned 1992-1994 and 2002-2004, and also as assistant coach, just the previous year.

One of those speculated as Advocaat’s assistant is Ruud Gullit. He has won the last five of his 66 caps during Advocaat’s tenure before a disagreement over strategies in the pre-season of the 1994 World Cup put an end to his international career. Advocaat however led Netherland to the quarterfinals of the World Cup in the US, a stage where they lost to Brazil and in the Semifinals at Euro 2004, where they lost to Portugal.