Bolton Wanderers are on the verge of securing the services of Swansea City midfielder Darren Pratley.
The 25-year old is out of contract at season's end and is almost certain to leave Liberty Stadium in the summer.
Reports suggest that he will end up at Reebok Stadium with Owen Coyle preparing to wait to get him for free rather than pay the Swans in the winter window.
With Swansea chasing promotion and Pratley being a key factor in that push, they would want plenty for him in January so will more than likely retain him until the summer transfer market.
