The Spaniard failed to start a Premier League game as Villa were relegated from the top flight and earlier this month told new manager Roberto Di Matteo of his desire to leave.
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The winger/attacking midfielder has been linked with a move to Villa over the last few weeks and it appears that a deal has finally been done on deadline day to take the 28-year old to Villa Park.
It remains to be seen which club has got the better deal.
Aston Villa have signed Middlesbrough winger Albert Adomah, with Adama Traore moving in the opposite direction.
Adomah has been a bit hit and miss for ‘Boro, but he won’t be relied on too hard at Villa, who can lean on Jordan Ayew, Rudy Gestede, Ross McCormack and Jonathan Kodjia for goals. But according to a tweet from Alan Nixon of the Sun, Derby County may well look to muscle in on a potential move for Adomah. Spurs have been linked with the Frenchman, who starred at Euro 2016 for the host nation, constantly during the transfer window with Newcastle thought to be wanting £30million for his services.
A number of Premier League sides including Crystal Palace and Burnley are thought to be monitoring the situation and could bid in the coming days. He went into the national team just after I left, but I know all about him and what he can do.
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