ESSEX are favourites to sign Matthew Walker whose release at the end of the season was announced by Kent on Saturday.
It is understood that the left-hander has agreed a deal that would see him move to Chelmsford for next summer on a three-year deal.
Coach Paul Grayson admitted that he was hopeful of confirming the capture of the 34-year-old within the next few days.
“Matthew hasn’t figured regularly in the Kent side this year because there is a lot of competition for batting places but he is a player we’ve had our eye on for a while,” Grayson said.
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