Dion Lopy 'on the verge' of joining Aston Villa as contract details emerge

Aston Villa are said to be closing in on the signing of Almeria's Dion Lopy.

The Villans are in the market to make shrewd signings this summer, but much depends on what happens in terms of sales.

Morgan Rogers is the obvious talking point, with NSWE ready to hold out for offers of around £130m for their star man.

However, Unai Emery is keen to get on with deals that they can financially afford right now, with Lopy close to completing a switch to Villa Park.

The defensive midfielder is ready to leave the Spanish side after failing to help them reach promotion to La Liga last season

Now, Villa look ready to finalise an eight-figure fee deal to bring Lopy to B6.

Aston Villa ready £12.9m investment for Dion Lopy

According to Africa Foot this Tuesday, Lopy is "on the verge" of joining Aston Villa.

The 24-year-old is the subject of positive talks between the Villans and Almeria, who look set to cash in on their star man.

Villa are ready to pay a fee in the region of £12.9m for the player.

An agreement was reached with the player and his parent club at the end of last season that he would seek a new adventure this summer after the goal of promotion wasn't realised.

It's reported that Almeria have already identified Lopy's replacement, with Emery convinced he will be getting a talented player.

Now, final steps need to be taken before the Senegalese star comes to Villa Park, as his current contract details have emerged.

Here are Lopy's wages with Almeria; they could double at Villa

Lopy had an impressive season for Almeria, making 27 appearances and racking up five goal involvements despite playing in a deep area of the midfield.

The former Reims star has been with the Spanish outfit for the past three seasons and looks to be set to join Emery's Champions League side.

Lopy is said to be earning around £385,000 per year with Almeria, a salary that would likely see a boost if he joins the Villans.

Whether he would be an instant starter under Emery will soon be revealed, with the player closing in on the move.