Oldham Athletic have agreed personal terms with convicted rapist Ched Evans over a potential move before this weekend, Sky sources say.
Oldham had been expected to make a statement about Evans on Tuesday afternoon but a number of issues remained outstanding.
Having canvassed opinion from supporters and sponsors, the club now appear to have made a decision, and Evans could be part of the first team squad for Saturday's match against Doncaster.
Sky Sports News reporter James Cooper said: "There has been a split among fans and sponsors but one of the major sponsors ZenOffice have assured them they will remain a key part of the club.
"If Evans completes the switch he'll be attending a medical and the staff will be ready to carry that out. It looks like three days of waiting for a resolution is almost over."
Secondary shirt sponsors Carter Moore Solicitors have also told Oldham they will continue to back them regardless.
The club had come under increasing pressure to turn their back on Evans with tens of thousands of people signing an online petition urging them not to give him the chance to resurrect his career,.
Local police and politicians have also opposed any deal.
The 26-year-old Wales international has been unable to find a team since being released from prison in October after serving half of a five-year sentence for rape.
Evans had trained with his previous employers Sheffield United after leaving prison but protests by influential figures - including Olympic gold medallist Jessica Ennis-Hill – saw them distance themselves from him.
A Maltese club claimed to have offered Evans a contract but his spokesman said this not the case.
Prime Minister David Cameron has urged clubs to "weigh their decisions very carefully" before attempting to sign the striker.
His official spokesman said: "His view hasn't changed (from)... the time when there were reports around Sheffield United.
"Ultimately, it is for employers to take decisions, but the Prime Minister does think that footballers are role models and he is sure that any potential would-be clubs and employers will weigh their decisions very carefully."
Oldham are currently 14th in League One.
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