Deco is being linked with a promotion at Barcelona.
RAC-1 says Deco is under consideration to succeed departing director of football Mateu Alemany.
Alemany is leaving Barca a year before his contract ends with a move to Aston Villa his next destination.
Deco has been mentioned as a potential replacement.
The former Barca star currently acts as the club's South American scout, focusing on Brazil.