Albiceleste team director Cesar Menotti told reporters earlier this month that a verbal agreement had been reached with Scaloni to extend the terms of his contract, which had been due to expire in December.
The star players at Argentina and Brazil's disposal and their bitter rivalry make the match a sure-fire hit.
Argentina are currently outside an automatic qualifying spot for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
The 24-year-old in-form striker has made just one appearance for the Albiceleste.
Argentina will send 500 coaches and physical trainers to China, who will hold football clinics around the county.
"With Batistuta an offer has been made, but there is also a Plan A, B and C."
It is Maradona's first coaching job since he was sacked as manager of UAE side Al Wasl in 2012.
Argentina's next World Cup qualifier is against Uruguay on August 31 at Montevideo.
In all likelihood, Messi might participate in the session via video link, according to widespread media reports.
Sevilla is understood to be willing to part with the 57-year-old if the AFA pays his release clause.
