Keith Gillespie is set to sign for Leicester City subject to a medical.
The 28-year-old Northern Ireland winger has agreed terms with the Foxes following his release from Blackburn Rovers this summer.
Leeds were also said to be interested in the former Manchester United and Newcastle player.
But Leicester manager Micky Adams has moved quickly to secure the services of Gillespie, who will become the club's fifth signing of the summer.
"He is an experienced Premiership and international player and will fit into the way we want to play this season," Adams told the club's website.
"He plays wide on the right and has pace and skill. And at the age of 28 he still has a lot to offer.
"I think he will be a valuable addition to our squad. He will be having his medical on Tuesday and, subject to that, he will sign for us."
Gillespie will join Steve Howey, Riccardo Scimeca, Paul Brooker and Danny Coyne as he prepares City for life back in the Premiership.
Adams also revealed he had held discussions with veteran former England striker Les Ferdinand over a move to City.
Ferdinand, 36, was released by West Ham at the end of last season.
Adams added: "I have had talks with Les about joining us but, at the moment, there is nothing further to add on that."
The 28-year-old Northern Ireland winger has agreed terms with the Foxes following his release from Blackburn Rovers this summer.
Leeds were also said to be interested in the former Manchester United and Newcastle player.
But Leicester manager Micky Adams has moved quickly to secure the services of Gillespie, who will become the club's fifth signing of the summer.
"He is an experienced Premiership and international player and will fit into the way we want to play this season," Adams told the club's website.
"He plays wide on the right and has pace and skill. And at the age of 28 he still has a lot to offer.
"I think he will be a valuable addition to our squad. He will be having his medical on Tuesday and, subject to that, he will sign for us."
Gillespie will join Steve Howey, Riccardo Scimeca, Paul Brooker and Danny Coyne as he prepares City for life back in the Premiership.
Adams also revealed he had held discussions with veteran former England striker Les Ferdinand over a move to City.
Ferdinand, 36, was released by West Ham at the end of last season.
Adams added: "I have had talks with Les about joining us but, at the moment, there is nothing further to add on that."
