Vincenzo Montella is training with Fulham and should complete his move to the club in the next 24 hours.
The Italian international arrived in London on Wednesday and has already met his new team-mates.
The 32-year-old is to sign on a six-month loan from Roma with a view to penning a permanent deal at Craven Cottage.
Skysports.com understand the move will be completed on Thursday, once the formalities of a medical have been completed.
Fulham are likely to include Montella in their squad for their FA Cup tie at Leicester City on Saturday.