Aston Villa have accepted a bid from Middlesbrough for striker Rudy Gestede, it is understood.
Head coach Aitor Karanka is hoping to complete a move for the £6million-rated 28-year-old, who is understood to be on Teesside, imminently after Boro formalised their interest in the player.
Karanka's promoted side have made a creditable start to their bid to remain in the Premier League, but goals have been at a premium and the Spaniard is keen to boost the firepower at his disposal for the second half of the campaign.
Gestede, who joined Villa in a £6million switch from Blackburn during the summer of 2015, has found himself surplus to requirements under Steve Bruce and has started only eight Sky Bet Championship games this season.