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Fabrizio Romano

Transfer latest: Aston Villa land left-back Moreno, Leeds close on Rutter

Álex Moreno in action for Real Betis during a friendly against Manchester United in December.
Álex Moreno in action for Real Betis during a friendly against Manchester United in December. Photograph: DAX Images/NurPhoto/Shutterstock

Aston Villa have sealed an agreement to sign the left-back Álex Moreno from Real Betis for €14m (£12.4m). The 29-year-old will, subject to a medical, fill one of the key positions in which Unai Emery wants to strengthen.

Moreno, who has started 15 of his club’s 16 La Liga games this season, joined Betis from Rayo Vallecano in 2019.

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Leeds United are closing in on a deal to buy the centre-forward Georginio Rutter from Hoffenheim for more than €30m (£26.5m). The 20-year-old has agreed terms and final details are being discussed between the clubs.

The France Under-21 international has scored twice in the Bundesliga this season and 11 times in 64 appearances for Hoffenheim since joining from Rennes.

João Félix has flown to London to have a medical and complete his loan from Atlético Madrid to Chelsea. The Premier League club have agreed to pay an €11m fee and will cover the wages of the forward, who is poised to extend his Atlético contract to 2027. There will be no buy option in the deal.

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