Aston Villa forward Gabby Agbonlahor is poised to hand manager Paul Lambert a major boost by penning a new long-term deal.

The forward has been an integral member of Lambert’s team and the Scot has been keen to secure his future.

The forward has been locked in negotiations over fresh terms for several weeks and has now virtually agreed what is understood to be a new four-year deal.

Going nowhere: Gabby Agbonlahor, pictured celebrating against Hull, is set to sign a new four-year deal

Boost: Agbonlahor's new deal will come as good news to Villa boss Paul Lambert

Villa are hopeful of concluding the formalities in the coming days.

Villa are also hopeful of signing duo Ron Vlaar and Fabian Delph to contract extensions in the coming weeks, too.

Youngster Jack Grealish, who has attracted interest from Chelsea, has also been offered a new long-term deal to stay at Villa Park.

On the brink: Fabian Delph (right) is also set to commit his future to Villa by signing a new deal