Marko Arnautovic has passed a medical ahead of a proposed move to Shanghai SIPG from West Ham after a 25 million euro (£22.4m) deal was agreed.
Sky Sports News reported on Wednesday that West Ham were willing to accept a "terrible deal" for Arnautovic because everyone "wants him out".
The east London club were running out of patience after comments made by his brother claiming they are "using" him, but it seems as though the Austrian will be heading to China permanently, providing personal terms can be agreed.
The 30-year-old registered 21 goals in 59 Premier League matches for the Hammers in his two seasons at the club and established himself as a fans favourite before asking to leave for the Chinese Super League in January.