Southampton are on the verge of signing Ecuador international midfielder Kleber Chala for £1 million sterling, the club's website said today.
Ecuador striker Agustin Delgado joined the Saints earlier this week and he is set to be joined by his international captain, who plays for El Nacional.
Southampton manager Gordon Strachan could even have the 30-year-old available for Saturday's Premiership match against Derby County if he passes his medical.
"He has flown in, agreed terms and we have received his work permit so we are now just awaiting the final clearance from his medical," Southampton chairman Rupert Lowe told the website.