Aston Villa deal done to complete first summer signing, announcement this weekend – Exclusive
Dan Bardell has revealed to Villa News that Ross Barkley will sign for Aston Villa with a move set to be confirmed as early as this weekend.
The Englishman had a superb season in the Premier League with Luton Town despite suffering relegation.
Alan Nixon reported (23 May) that the Villans had offered the 30-year-old a three-year contract and now a move appears to have progressed with an agreement in place.
Sky Sports and talkSPORT journalist Bardell has revealed that the deal could be confirmed by the club in the coming days.
Speaking exclusively to Villa News, Bardell revealed: “That deal’s done. He’s coming.
“I’ve heard from three reliable sources that it is done. I’d expect that to be done maybe over the weekend.“
Aston Villa set to make Ross Barkley first summer signing
The midfielder has reinvigorated his career after struggling for regular game time since leaving Everton back in 2018.
He moved to Chelsea where he went on to make 100 appearances over four years [FotMob] with a loan move to Villa Park in the middle.
Barkley had a blockbuster start to his Villa career under Dean Smith as he scored on his debut against Liverpool in a 7-2 win.
He followed that up with a last-minute winner against Leicester City which sparked great scenes of celebration.
Traditionally throughout his career, he has played as a number eight or as a 10 but at Luton featured regularly as a deep-lying midfielder.
Under Unai Emery, he could find a role as a backup to Douglas Luiz and feature often for a team now in the Champions League.
Villa need to be clever in the transfer market and signing a useful squad option for a cheap fee early in the window is shrewd business.
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