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.