Frank Fielding, Blackburn Rovers' England Under 21 goalkeeper, has agreed to join Derby County for an initial £250,000 (Dh1.5 million).
The 23-year-old has spent two separate spells on loan from parent club Blackburn this season, and will formally complete his transfer next month.
Fielding, who was called into Fabio Capello's full England squad for an August friendly with Hungary, is training with Derby although loan regulations prevent him from playing for the remainder of their Championship campaign. His fee will rise to £400,000 dependent on appearances.
Meanwhile, Leeds United have approached Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Keiren Westwood about joining the club on a summer Bosman transfer. The 26-year-old has been the first choice at Coventry City throughout his three seasons at the Championship club, winning seven caps for his national team.
Westwood is also being monitored by Newcastle United and Glasgow Celtic, who are due to return their on-loan No 1 Fraser Forster to St James' Park at the end of this season. His Coventry contract expires in May.
Leeds are also considering a move for Everton's Scotland B international Iain Turner, who will become a free agent at the same time.
Premier League promotion contenders Swansea City and Nottingham Forest have inquired about signing Ashley Westwood, the Crewe midfielder. The League Two club's financial concerns are such that they are willing to consider a fee of £250,000 for the 21-year-old, who has also attracted the interest of Leicester City.
Arsene Wenger admits he will strengthen the Arsenal squad "where it needs" this summer in what is set to be one of the key decisions of his tenure.
While Wenger is unlikely to raid his £40m kitty for just one top signing this summer, it is highly probably a couple of more mature players will be brought in to help the current generation win that illusive trophy.
"We have the quality, that is for sure. We have to strengthen the squad where it needs and make the right decision on that front. It [transfers] is always in my mind every day," Wenger told Arsenal TV Online.
"The team have had an outstanding attitude and will not be rewarded because of small things, but small things cost you.
"It is frustrating because the team has produced the efforts.
"We have to be realistic that it [the title] is very unlikely now, but we have to finish as well as we can."
