Oldham Athletic are ready to announce a two-year agreement with controversial striker Ched Evans.

The Daily Mail says barring any last-minute issues, the former Sheffield United and Manchester City striker will join the League One club on a two-and-a-half-year deal.

The 26-year-old convicted rapist will earn a salary comparable with other Latics players, around £1,500 to £2,500 a week - rather than the £400 a week that some were suggesting - as club officials at Boundary Park want to make the deal 'as normal as possible'.

Contrary to reports, the father of Evans' fiancee, despite being heavily involved in the deal, will not subsidise the player's wages or cover any potential loss in sponsorship.

Oldham are pressing ahead to sign Evans, who has 13 caps for Wales, despite calls from major political figures and senior police officers as well as more than 60,000 people who signed an online petition.