Alex Moreno is expected to undergo a medical at Aston Villa in the coming hours ahead of his £13million move from Real Betis.
The 29-year-old would be Unai Emery’s first signing as Villa boss though it is unclear at this stage whether he will be considered for Friday’s Premier League clash with Leeds at Villa Park.
Moreno is believed to have arrived in the UK after agreeing the broader details of a contract that would run until summer 2026.
Unai Emery (pictured) is closing in on his first signing at Villa after Moreno arrived in the UK
The impending purchase though will raise questions over the future of Lucas Digne - who only joined the club a year ago in a £25million switch from Everton, signing a four-and-a-half-year deal, and is one of the club's highest earners.