Kent move for Middlesex's Podmore

Harry Podmore is expected to agree a move to Kent within the next few days.

The seamer, signed to Middlesex but frequently on loan elsewhere, has struggled for opportunities amid a strong coterie of fast bowlers at Lord's but has been courted by several counties in recent months and can be expected to feature prominently in the Kent side. ESPNcricinfo understands he has agreed a three-year contract.

Podmore, a product of the Middlesex system, is not blessed with great pace but has height, accuracy and skill on his side. Aged 23, he has been limited to just four first-class matches for Middlesex, but has played four more for each of Glamorgan and Derbyshire. He also had a brief loan spell at Durham at the end of last season, but didn't break into the first team. He has undergone minor surgery on his elbow over the last few months and is said to be bowling significantly quicker as a result.

His arrival will be welcomed by a Kent side that have looked a little light on seam-bowling options and could be without Mitchell Claydon, who has a hand injury, for the start of the season. It is understood the club have been in discussions with several players and there may be further additions before the season.