Joe Cole has agreed to re-join West Ham from Liverpool on a freetransfer.
The deal is expected to be confirmed by the London club on Thursday after the former Upton Park favourite travelled to the capital to undertake a medical.
The 31-year-old, who came through the ranks at West Ham and graduated to club captain before joining Chelsea in 2003, was given permission by Liverpool to hold talks with the Hammers after failing to establish himself in Brendan Rodgers' squad.
Barring any late hiccups, Cole will sign for Sam Allardyce's team and begin a second spell with the club where he made his name.
QPR also made a move but Cole has his heart set on a reunion with West Ham.