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Villa in ‘front row’ for Chiesa transfer
Aston Villa are one of four clubs at the front of the queue to sign Juventus ace Federico Chiesa this summer, according to reports in Italy.

Villa are alongside Manchester United, Liverpool and Newcastle United in the race to sign the Italy international this summer, according to Il Corriere dello Sport (via football Italia ). The report adds that Juventus will be open to selling the player this summer, but would demand a fee of €60 million (£51.6m).

The four clubs mentioned are all said to be in the ‘front row’ for the transfer. German giants Bayern Munich have also been credited with an interest.