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Aston Villa sign Henri Lansbury from Nottingham Forest

Aston Villa have completed the signing of midfielder Henri Lansbury from Nottingham Forest for an undisclosed fee.

Lansbury, 26, joins Championship rivals Villa on a four-and-a-half-year deal and is reported to have cost around £3 million.

Mid-table Villa, now managed by Steve Bruce, are looking to improve their squad as they seek to mount a promotion bid in the second half of the season.

Breaking transfer news: We are delighted to announce the signing of @LansburyHenri. #AVFC #WelcomeHenri pic.twitter.com/5WRoeBesQG

- Aston Villa FC (@AVFCOfficial) January 20, 2017

The former England under-21 international, who was also linked with Watford and Derby County, told his new club's official website: "I am delighted to be here at Aston Villa.