West Ham United may sign Edu in the coming days.
He is on trial at Upton Park and, as a free agent, there is no rush to sign him.
Former Arsenal midfielder Edu, 32, has quit Brazilian club Corinthians and is looking for a move back to the Premier League.
If he impresses, West Ham may face competition if they drag their feet.
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