Sale Sharks are reportedly poised to announce the signing of Danny Cipriani from the Melbourne Rebels.
Cipriani's contract with the Super 14 side comes to an end this year and Sale have apparently won the race to bring the fly-half back to England in the summer.
The 24-year-old has spoken of his aspiration to make the England team for the 2015 Rugby World Cup, having won his last cap for his country in 2008.
Cipriani moved to Melbourne from London Wasps in 2010.