Fulham boss Martin Jol hopes to complete the signing of Wigan striker Hugo Rodallega on a free transfer this week.
The Fulham boss appears to have beaten off competition from Everton - who have now dropped their interest altogether - Aston Villla and Stoke, according to reports.
Jol moved for out-of-contract Rodallega after missing out on Russian frontman Pavel Pogrebnyak, who opted to join Reading despite the striker enjoyed a successful loan spell at Craven Cottage last season.
Rodallega was Wigan's top goalscorer in his first full season at the club after signing from Mexican side Necaxa for £4.5m in 2008.