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Aston Villa<\/a> are now looking to hijack another deal, after making a late move to secure Johan Manzambi’s signature. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Manzambi<\/a> appeared to be heading to Newcastle United, but the SC Freiburg midfielder is set to become the 10th player to turn Eddie Howe’s side down over the past two years.<\/p>\n Nine of those players went on to join rival Premier League<\/a> clubs, and the Switzerland international is now poised to complete a move to Villa Park, with a \u00a349m deal being agreed. <\/p>\n It was important for the Villans to get a deal for a new midfielder over the line, as Youri Tielemans is set to sign for Manchester United, as revealed by Fabrizio Romano<\/a>.<\/p>\n However, Unai Emery<\/a>‘s side have now turned their attentions towards improving other areas of the squad.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n According to a report from Caught Offside, Aston Villa are now eyeing a move for Trevoh Chalobah<\/a>, in what will have to be a hijack of Inter Milan, who have been discussing making an offer worth a total of \u20ac35m (\u00a330m), which would meet Chelsea’s demands.<\/p>\n However, Villa will have to move swiftly if they are going to lure the defender to Villa Park, as he is keen to complete a move to the San Siro.<\/p>\n Football FanCast’s Verdict<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n Credibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n Villa are already well-stocked at centre-back, but they have an aging backline, with Victor Lindelof now 31 and Tyrone Mings potentially in the latter stages of his career at 33. As such, they may need to sign a new defender sooner rather than later, and Chalobah is experienced in the Premier League.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Finances<\/p>\n<\/th>\n The Blues are willing to sell the England international for \u00a330m, which could be considered pricey, considering Manzambi is set to arrive in a \u00a349m deal. Reporter Nick Mashiter<\/a> has revealed they don’t have much room for manoeuvre in the transfer market, saying: “Villa do not have much wiggle room, especially as they have to comply with an agreement with UEFA over what they can spend.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Insight<\/p>\n<\/th>\n\n Aston Villa now plotting raid on Chelsea<\/strong>
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