That is according to HITC Sport, who claim the £26-year-old will now undergo a medical at Villa Park. Lansbury was also interesting Championship rivals Derby, but it appears that Aston Villa have won the race to sign the former Arsenal midfielder.

GETTY Nottingham Forest star Henri Lansbury is closing in on a move to Aston Villa

GETTY Steve Bruce has already made an enquiry to sign Lansbury

It is claimed Villa are hopeful a deal will be complete before the weekend, with Steve Bruce keen to bolster his ranks as he looks to boost his side's promotion bid. Steve Bruce has already outlined his interest in bringing Lansbury to Villa this month with the 56-year-old claiming an official enquiry has been made.

GETTY Lansbury's contract at Forest expires in the summer

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