Reda Khadra is closing in on a move to the top flight in France.

The Albion wideman is expected to join Stade de Reims on a permanent deal.

Khadra looked a hot prospect in Albion’s under-23s but never made a sustained first team breakthrough.

He has enjoyed loan stints at Blackburn and Birmingham as well as a tougher time at Sheffield United last season.

Khadra recently turned 22 and will be keen to secure regular first team football in Ligue 1.