Manchester City flop Scott Sinclair is set to complete his loan switch to Aston Villa within the next 24 hours.
The winger will sign until the end of the season with a view to a permanent move, Press Association Sport understands.
The deal looked off last week when Villa boss Paul Lambert claimed it was dead but the clubs revived talks earlier this week.
Sinclair could also be included in Villa's squad for Sunday's trip to Arsenal, should the move be completed in time.
The 25-year-old joined City from Swansea in 2012 but made just three starts and 19 appearances in total.
He has played just 25 minutes this season and has not featured for City since coming on late in the 2-2 draw with Burnley in December.
Sinclair spent last season on loan at West Brom but failed to make an impact, playing just eight times in the Barclays Premier League.
He will become Villa's second January signing after Carles Gil joined from Valencia earlier this month, while they have also been linked with a move for MK Dons' Dele Alli.
Lambert has been looking to add creativity to his side, who have scored just 11 league goals this season.
Source: PA
