Hampshire confirmed they are in talks with Australian paceman Brett Lee over a possible move to the Rose Bowl.
Lee, 33, has retired from Test cricket following persistent injury problems but still hopes to play a role in limited-overs cricket for Australia.
He is in Australia's squad for the World Twenty20 which begins April 30 but is currently recovering from a broken thumb he picked up playing for Kings XI Punjab in the IPL.
A statement from Hampshire read: "Hampshire Cricket can confirm that talks are ongoing with Brett Lee about playing for Hampshire this season. These talks are at an advanced stage, and we will hope to make a further announcement in due course."
