Aalborg striker Nicklas Helenius is on the brink of signing for Aston Villa.

The 22-year-old, who has been capped twice by Denmark, came through the youth ranks at Aalborg and was the second highest scorer in the Danish league last season with 16 goals.

A statement on the Villa website said: "Aston Villa can confirm that the club are in negotiations with Aalborg BK for the transfer of Danish forward Nicklas Helenius.

"The club expects to conclude the deal, subject to a medical and personal terms, in the next 10 days."