Dirk Kuyt is to become the new manager of ADO Den Haag, according to a report in Holland.

The 41-year-old, who is fondly remembered in England for his time with Liverpool, would be taking on his first senior management role having previously worked with Feyenoord's Under-19 side.

According to Dutch daily newspaper Algemeen Dagblad, sources at ADO have revealed Kuyt is to be presented as successor to Giovanni Franken on Thursday.

More to follow.