West Ham United are set to finally sign James Ward-Prowse from Southampton for £32million after chasing the England midfielder for much of the summer.
The Europa Conference League champions had a £25million bid for the England international turned away last week, with their latest offer for the midfielder increased to £27m plus a further £3m in add-ons.
Both parties are hopeful of completing a deal by the weekend, meaning Saturday's Championship clash with Norwich at the weekend could be Ward-Prowse's last in red and white.
The set-piece specialist was not in the squad for the Saints' dismal 3-1 defeat to League Two Gillingham on Tuesday night, with Liverpool target Romeo Lavia also absent.