Parma insiders expect to complete the sale of Jonathan Biabiany to West Bromwich Albion this weekend.
The Serie A club are in Birmingham on Saturday for their friendly with Aston Villa and will meet with WBA officials to finalise the French winger's sale.
West Brom have already tabled a €6 million offer for Biabiany this week.
It's been revealed West Brom technical director Terry Burton made a personal check on Biabiany in their recent friendly against AS Monaco. Burton was accompanied by the Baggies' Italian scout Leonardo Masieri on the day.
Officials from both clubs will meet again on Saturday in order to complete the transfer.
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