Ravel Morrison is in contract talks with Sheffield United.
Sky Sports says talks are continuing between United and the representatives of Morrison, but a deal to sign the former Manchester United midfielder is close.
Morrison has been training with the South Yorkshire club and has impressed manager Chris Wilder.
He made the move after a short spell in Sweden with Ostersunds.
Meanwhile, Sheffield United are also hopeful of getting a deal done to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Ben Osborn.