There is a rumour on the fev forum and as i have said on their i hope he stays with us.
From a Cas point of view i cannot see how he will strengthen your team he is a very good player for us but we are not in S/l trying to get into the top 8 play offs. I dont know where you will be playing him as he is best at full back but time will tell.
If he does go i wish him good luck and hope he does well for you