Orel Mangala is expected to have a medical with Nottingham Forest on Tuesday ahead of his £12.75million move from Stuttgart.
Sportsmail reported Forest's chase for the midfielder had intensified last week and they have convinced the 24-year old to join on a four year contract.
The Belgian, who also had interest from West Ham, is expected to travel to Athens initially for his medical where he will meet up with Forest’s owners then fly to London.
Forest have agreed to pay a further £3.