Motherwell have allowed manager Stephen Robinson to enter discussions to become the next Northern Ireland manager.
Robinson, 45, guided the Steelmen to a third-placed finish in the Scottish Premiership last season.
The club have made four signings so far in the close season under him as they prepare for next season with the added aim of qualifying for the Europa League group stages.
But now their boss will speak to the Irish FA about the proposition of managing his country.
Motherwell said in a statement that they hope Robinson stays but won't stand in his way.
The statement read: "We have given Stephen Robinson permission to speak to the Irish FA regarding the vacant role of Northern Ireland manager.
"On Tuesday, the governing body sought consent to interview Stephen for the job, which we reluctantly granted.
"We have expressed in the strongest possible terms that we want him to stay with us.
"The work he has done so far to take the club to two national cup finals, bring through young talent and finish third in last season’s Premiership has been exceptional.
"As we prepare to embark on a UEFA Europa League campaign, it is our hope that Stephen will stay to continue the work that has proven so successful."
Jim Magilton, former St Johnstone manager Tommy Wright and ex-Motherwell gaffer Ian Baraclough, currently Northern Ireland's Under-21 boss, are also in the frame to replace Michael O'Neill who left the post to focus on club side Stoke City in April.
