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Blackpool’s decision on whether to sign trialist Josh Onomah is imminent.
The midfielder has spent the last few months training with the Seasiders, and even featured in 45 minutes of a behind-closed doors friendly against Accrington Stanley at the end of July.
Onomah’s last permanent club was Preston North End, whom he left last summer after being unable to agree new terms at the conclusion of his short-term deal at Deepdale.
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The 27-year-old knows Blackpool head coach Steve Bruce well, with the pair having previously worked together at both Aston Villa and Sheffield Wednesday.
Earlier this month, the Seasiders boss set the former Tottenham Hotspur youngster the target of proving his fitness in order to earn himself a contract at Bloomfield Road.
In his latest update, Bruce suggested a decision wasn’t far away, stating: “We’re close to something, we’ll know a bit more tomorrow (Wednesday), but something is close.”
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The 63-year-old has previously admitted Onomah could prove to be a good signing for Blackpool if he could get himself right.
“If he does (get fit), then we have a player on our hands, because the kid can play,” he said last month.
“I’ve given him that opportunity, so we’ll assess him to see where he is. We’re confident he’ll get there.
“He’s missed the best part of 12 months, it’s like someone having a serious injury. The fitness levels can go so quickly; it doesn’t matter what you do in the gym. To be fair to Josh he’s tried his best, he’s doing everything he can.
“I had the conversation about him this week. If he can get himself right physically then we’ve got someone who’s played at the top level.
“I’m really surprised he’s been without a club for so long. He played for me and did well, so much so I nearly took him on Deadline Day when I was at West Brom.”