The former Great Britain coach, 48, who won three World Club Championships and three Grand Finals in his five-year reign at Bradford Bulls between 2001 and 2006, is expected to take up a senior role at the Crusaders after being released by Wigan at the end of his contract last season.
The Crusaders have been chasing Noble to replace Australian John Dixon, who left the club after they finished bottom in their first season in Super League.
Rumours are also circulating that the Crusaders are finalising a deal to reunite Noble with Jon Sharp to form a new management team at the club.
Sharp's advisor Abi Ekoku said: 'Subject to details being ironed out, Brian and Jon will be working together as a pairing at the Crusaders.
'That combined experience is exceptional and I think it's a good statement of intent by the club.
'Brian's record speaks for itself and people seem to forget that Sharpy had five very good years at Huddersfield.
'I'm genuinely excited about the prospects for Celtic Crusaders. It's going to be a tough year next year because they are having to recruit very late in the year but they both have good networks and contacts in the game.'
The club have refused to comment on speculation that Noble will be named to the coaching staff, but have confirmed that an announcement is due at noon today.
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