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Former West Ham United midfielder Joe Cole is set to sign with Premier League side Aston Villa.
Cole, who was capped 56 times for England, has agreed a two-year contract at Villa Park.
The 32-year-old, who has previously played for Liverpool and Chelsea, was released by the Hammers in May after a single season back at the club where he started his career.
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