Kelly Cates is to leave Sky Sports to become part of a three-person team of Match of the Day presenters, Mail Sport understands.
The highly-regarded broadcaster, daughter of Liverpool legend Sir Kenny, will head to the BBC at the end of the season following the departure of Gary Lineker.
It is expected that Cates will join fellow broadcasters Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan, with presenting duties for Match of the Day and Match of the Day 2 split between the three of trio.
Bosses at Sky are understood to be deeply saddened at the loss of the 49-year-old.