Alex Scott is set to be officially is confirmed as the new presenter on Football Focus this weekend.
The BBC have lined former England and Arsenal defender Scott up to succeed Dan Walker, who is stepping down in May after 12-years on the show.
It is understood that an official announcement is set to be made during Saturday's show, in which Scott will be confirmed as the first female presenter the BBC have appointed to the role.
Scott came under fire in earlier in the month when news first broke of her becoming favourite for the position.