We round up the latest news involving Aston Villa’s transfer search.
McCormack twist
According to the Daily Mail, Aston Villa are set to sign Ross McCormack, after a sensational last minute development.
McCormack looked destined to join Norwich City, but Villa have gazumped their Championship rivals in the bidding for the striker.
Villa could now sign McCormack from Fulham in the next few hours, for a fee of £12 million.
Idrissa Gueye
Everton have completed a move for Idrissa Gueye, with the transfer being announced earlier this afternoon.
Gueye has penned a four-year contract at Everton, and he has become Ronald Koeman’s side’s second signing of the summer.
Villa had wanted to keep hold of the midfielder, but Everton met his release clause.
And finally….
Newcastle United are closing in on completing a deal for Ciaran Clark (Sky Sports).
The Villa defender is set to move to St. James’ Park in a £5 million deal, after Newcastle met his release clause.
Clark underwent his medical on Tyneside earlier today.
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