Swansea City are closing in on the loan signing of West Ham United defender Kaelan Casey.
The 20-year-old Hammers academy product has made two substitute appearances in the Premier League, but will head out on loan in search of first-team experience.
Casey could well make his Swansea debut in their Championship opener at Middlesbrough next Saturday, with Alan Sheehan short of options as things stand.
Club captain Ben Cabango is doubtful for the Boro trip having been troubled by a calf injury during pre-season.
Fellow centre-back Ricardo Santos is also sidelined by injury, as is youngster Filip Lissah.