Southend are set to sign Chelsea midfielder Anthony Grant in a permanent deal.
"We've been talking to Granty and are expecting him to come in and sign for us," said boss Steve Tilson.
"We obviously had him with us on loan towards the end of last season, so we know what he's about and it's a good signing for us.
"He can play in a couple of positions as well, which helps when you only have a small squad like we do."
If Grant's deal is completed in time he could make his debut against Peterborough on Saturday.
