Aston Villa are closing in on the signing of Borja Baston from Swansea to help solve their striker crisis. The Daily Telegraph claim the forward is expected to agree a short-term deal and move to the Premier League outfit. Dean Smith did bring in Mbwana Samatta but was determined to add another striker to help fight for Premier League survival. With Pepe Reina and Danny Drinkwater already on loan at Villa, any deal would need to be on a permanent transfer. JUST IN: Transfer deadline day LIVE - Man Utd new striker bid, Arsenal DONE DEAL

Source: Express January 31, 2020 18:27 UTC