Derby County have fought off competition from Huddersfield Town and Luton to sign former Aston Villa midfielder Conor Hourihane.
The 31-year-old, who got married last weekend, is undergoing a medical ahead of signing a two year contract.
Republic of Ireland international Hourihane had been a target for previous boss Wayne Rooney and has spent recent seasons impressing on loan at Sheffield United and Swansea City.
Derby have already signed Nathaniel Mendez-Laing, Joe Wildsmith and Tom Barkhuizen and are talking to ex Villa and Stoke defender James Chester.