Welling manager Andy Ford is set to complete the signing of an experienced midfielder on Thursday.

The Wings boss is desperate to boost his squad and has agreed terms with his target.

"I don't say it until its done and dusted but I've got a good central midfield player coming in," said Ford.

"He has agreed terms - he is a good experienced player, captain material, who at a higher level last year."

To make way for his new signing, and free up funds to bring in other players, Ford has released three players, summer signing Spencer Knight (pictured), trialist Jason Mason and the temperamental Sanchez Ming.

The emergence of Michael Dean has meant Knight is surplus to requirements while Ford feels he has enough cover to allow Ming to leave.

"It's not really a surprise," said Ford. "I''ve got other options in Sanchez's position with Loui Fazackerley, Tony Finn and Jake Hobbs, who has just come on the scene.

"I can't have three people in one position, I haven't got that luxury and I had to make a decision."

Ford is also hoping to bring in defender Steve King, who was previously with Bishop's Stortford, although he faces competition from big-spending Brentwood.