Aston Villa have overtaken Leeds United in the race to sign Bundesliga star Danilho Doekhi, according to a report in the German press.
Aston Villa have had a busy January transfer window, reuniting with Tammy Abraham while also signing Alysson and Brian Madjo. Leon Bailey has returned from his loan spell at Roma, while Villa have allowed fellow forward Donyell Malen to join the Italian club.
Malen has signed for Roma on an initial loan, and Sky Sports state the deal will become permanent for £21.6million (€25m / $30m) if certain conditions are met.
Not only have Villa reunited with Abraham and Bailey, they are also poised to re-sign midfielder Douglas Luiz.
The Brazilian’s loan move from Juventus to Nottingham Forest has…