Paxton said: "At this stage I'd like to see Sean Lineen involved on a full-time basis in coaching. Sean is a very positive person who wants to get guys playing rugby and I'm sure he will do well in whatever he tackles."
Glasgow have refused to comment on an impending signing, but Lineen is believed to have agreed terms and is expected to sign this week, replacing Steve Anderson who is taking up a specialist coaching position in the international set-up.