Former Spanish national coach Jose Antonio Camacho has reportedly been lined up to take over the Chinese national soccer team. CFA officials are in Madrid to hold talks with Camacho's agent.

The appointment is expected to be announced next week. Camacho coached Spain from 1998 to 2002 when the current European and world champion advanced to the quarterfinals of both Euro 2000 and 2002 World Cup. The former Real Madrid and Benfica coach was fired from Osasuna when the Spanish side was battling relegation in February. Camacho will replace Gao Hongbo for the job. China is currently ranked 75th in the FIFA ranking.