Aston Villa to complete Hull City deal on Monday as West Brom and Sheffield Wednesday eye free agent
The latest transfer talk from across the Championship.
Aston Villa are reportedly closing in on a deal that will take Hull City star Jaden Philogene back to Villa Park.
The 22-year-old came through the academy system at the Premier League club but made just six senior appearances prior to joining the Tigers in a reported £4m move during the final days of last year’s summer transfer window. Philogene made a major impact during what could be his solitary season with Hull after scoring 12 goals and providing six assists in 32 appearances in all competitions and that has reportedly brought him to the attention of several clubs in the Premier League and abroad.
Philogene was surprisingly linked with La Liga giants Barcelona earlier this month and the winger is said to have described a move to Spain as a dream last month as he told Que T’hi Jugues: “I chose the Premier League because it is the clearest offer I have, but my dream is still La Liga. Barca is my dream, I hope I can sign for them one day. My idols are Ronaldinho and Neymar.”
