Aston Villa are closing in on the signing of Brentford centre-back Ezri Konsa, Sky Sports News understands.
Talks are understood to be progressing over a £12m deal, which would trigger a release clause in his contract.
Earlier this month, Sky Sports News revealed Brentford's west London rivals Fulham were keen to sign Konsa on loan.
However, he looks set to join back up with former Bees boss Dean Smith at Villa Park, as the newly-promoted side add more defensive options after the signing of Tyrone Mings.
Brentford completed the signing of central defender Pontus Jansson from Leeds on Monday.