Chelsea midfielder Anthony Grant is poised to join
Southend on a permanent basis.
The 21-year-old is expected to sign a two-year deal at Roots
Hall after impressing during a loan spell with the Shrimpers last
season.
"We've been talking to Granty and are expecting him to come in
and sign for us," said boss Steve Tilson.
"We obviously had him with us on loan towards the end of last
season, so we know what he's about and it's a good signing for
us.
"He can play in a couple of positions as well, which helps when
you only have a small squad like we do."
If Grant's deal is completed in time he could make his debut
against Peterborough on Saturday.
