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Aston Villa sign Barcelona youngster Adama Traore

Traore has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League over the last few weeks, with the likes of Stoke City, Aston Villa, Everton and Liverpool all tipped to swoop in for him.

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The Spaniard also has 10 worldwide caps at under-19 level, though he did was not part of Spain’s victorious side at this year’s under-19 European Championship tournament in Greece.

Liverpool are not prepared to give up in the race for Barcelona starlet Adama Traore and will make a move once again for the 19-year-old this summer, as per Metro.

Now that Villa are without Benteke up front Tim Sherwood will need all of his players to chip in and the addition of a pacey winger such as Traoré could add to his side’s creativity.

Traore has penned a three-year deal with the option for a fourth, and it’s thought Villa are paying about £4.2million for his services. Last week the former Tottenham manager acknowledged the player’s talent but refused to get drawn into talks about an imminent move.

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Respected Spain-based journalist Graham Hunter has claimed that Aston Villa would be signing a “potentially exceptional” player if they manage to lure Barcelona’s Adama Traore to the club this summer.

Aston Villa transfer news Adama Traore to join in next 24 hours