Nottingham Forest are reported to have reached an agreement in principle for Stuttgart midfielder Orel Mangala.
The Belgium international, 24, would become the club's 11th signing of the summer as Steve Cooper looks to bolster their squad ahead of the club's first season in the top flight since 1999.
According to The Athletic, the club's have agreed a fee £12.75 and while the deal is not yet completed, Mangala should become the latest player to join Cooper's side this summer.
The dynamic midfielder has played twice for his country and last season was a regular for a Stuttgart side that avoided the Bundesliga's relegation play-off on goal difference, appearing 28 times in the league.
Mangala scored once and registered four assists over the course of last season.
Last week, Forest completed deals for Jesse Lingard, Lewis O'Brien and Harry Toffolo. Those three joined Brandon Aguilera, Wayne Hennessey, Neco Williams, Omar Richards, Moussa Niakhate, Giulian Biancone and Taiwo Awoniyi as Forest look to ensure they are equipped enough to survive.
Lingard's arrival, in particular, on a mega one-year deal has raised eyebrows with the deal dividing opinion within the football sphere.
Meanwhile, Forest continue to chase Burnley forward Maxwel Cornet with Burnley remaining resolved to receive the player's £17.5m release clause in full or a higher price.
Forest are doing battle with Everton and Fulham over the Ivory Coast international who was relegated on the final day with Burnley.
Despite their relegation, Cornet impressed over the season, scoring nine goals.
Forest will play their first Premier League fixture since 1999 when they take on Newcastle at St James' Park on Saturday August 6.