LEEDS United are closing in on a deal to bring Peterborough United forward Nicky Ajose to Elland Road.
The two clubs have agreed a fee for the 22-year-old former Manchester United youth team player and it is thought he will undertake a medical in Leeds later today.
Meanwhile, Leeds are thought to be close to signing a second player from Serie A in as many days following the loan deal of Zan Benedicic from AC Milan.
Reports suggest the latest target is Juventus centre-back Frederik Sorensen, who could join on a season-long loan like Benedicic.
BIRMINGHAM City face a battle to keep Tom Adeyemi after renewed interest from Cardiff City.
Adeyemi handed in a transfer request after a bid - rejected - came in from Cardiff.
Blues issued a statement on the issue today.
It read: "Birmingham City has received a transfer request from midfielder Tom Adeyemi.
"A formal offer from an unnamed Sky Bet Championship club for the 22-year-old has also today been rejected.
"The club will now meet with the player's representatives to discuss the transfer request further.
"The club has no further comment to make."
CARDIFF City's Joe Lewis is set to sign for Championship rivals Blackpool.
The 6ft 4ins goalkeeper, 26, looks certain to join Blackpool on a season-long loan after making just one Premier League appearance for Cardiff last season, when first-choice keeper David Marshall was injured.
Marshall will start against Blackburn on Friday, with Simon Moore, signed from Brentford, the back-up goalkeeper.
