Aston Villa have agreed a club-record deal worth an initial £30m for Norwich City midfielder Emiliano Buendia.
The Argentine, 24, was the Canaries' player of the season as they cruised to the Championship title last term and a return to the Premier League.
The deal, which includes add-ons and a sell-on clause, is close to completion with personal terms agreed and a medical already conducted in Argentina.
Villa have put together a total package which will eclipse the signing of Ollie Watkins from Brentford last summer, which was an initial £28m rising to £32m with add-ons.