Gareth Bale, I'm told, will decide upon his future in the coming days. It could even be the coming hours.
As things stand, and whisper this very quietly, the signs appear to be tantalisingly promising for Cardiff City to pull off the most sensational transfer in Welsh football history.
It seems highly improbable on the surface, yet the feeling is the Bluebirds have the edge over a glut of Premier League clubs and leading teams from abroad chasing Bale's signature.
