DONE DEAL: Villa defender Moreno signs for Forest land Villa

The Spanish player has fallen lower in the hierarchy at Villa Park, even though he was initially brought in by Unai Emery.

Now he is set to continue his career in England, but at minnows Forest instead of Villa.

Nottingham Forest chief football officer Ross Wilson said: "Alex is a player we have had a long-standing interest in so we are naturally all very happy to see him arrive at Nottingham Forest.

"He has amassed significant experience in La Liga and the Premier League, and he brings all of that quality and experience to our group now."

There is no suggestion whether the deal includes the option for Forest to buy him permanently.