Coventry City are close to completing a deal to bring Gary Madine to the Ricoh Arena on a permanent deal.
City Chairman Ray Ranson has been in talks with Carlisle United about the striker who has 18 months left on his Brunton Park contract.
Madine has made nine substitute appearances for City plus two reserve outings.
Carlisle spokesman told the official Carlisle United website: "We have given Gary permission to play in some practice games that Coventry have organised and we hope to have a deal finalised within the next 72 hours that will see him move there permanently."