The 29-year old defender who is a full Belgian International had rejected a move to Wanderers local rivals Blackburn Rovers earlier on in the year and had also had a spell on trial with Nice last month but it is thought the Liege-born defender is keen on a move to the Premiership.
Meanwhile Wanderers will make a decision over the weekend to determine whether Chilean defender Jorge Vargas has done enough to earn a permanent contract with the club following a week on trial after leaving Reggiana.