Forest sign left-back Moreno on loan from Villa

Nottingham Forest have signed Aston Villa left-back Alex Moreno on loan for the rest of the season, with an option for a permanent deal.

The Spaniard, 31, had fallen behind behind new signing Ian Maatsen and Lucas Digne in the pecking order at Villa Park.

Moreno joined Villa from La Liga side Real Betis in January 2023 in a £13.2m deal and was Unai Emery’s first signing, having previously been linked with Forest.

He played in 21 Premier League games last season as Villa finished fourth to qualify for the Champions League.

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.”

Meanwhile, defender Joe Worrall looks set to leave Forest, with Championship side Burnley in advanced talks to sign the 27-year-old.