Nottingham Forest have "agreed a deal" to sign free agent Serge Aurier.
The former Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain right-back is available after leaving Spanish side Villarreal at the end of last season. He spent the second half of last season at the La Liga club on a short-term deal but has been a free agent since the end of last season.
Forest are now making their move, according to reports, with the deal hinging on two key factors. According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Aurier needs a visa and work permit before he can become a Red.
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The good news for the club is that, because Aurier is a free agent, his signing does not have to be completed before tonight's 11pm deadline. They can register him outside of the window so have extra time to get things over the line.
Romano tweeted: "Nottingham Forest have agreed on deal to sign Serge Aurier as free agent — it depends on visa and then work permit."
Aurier made over 100 appearances for Tottenham in four years at the club, with 77 of those comings in the Premier League. He can play in full-back or wing-back roles, so will provide the experience and versatility head coach Steve Cooper is looking for this summer.
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