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‘Premier League isn’t ready’ – Some Villa fans react to Smith’s update on 24-yr-old’s fitness

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith has now provided a positive injury update regarding Wesley Moraes. The 24-year-old Brazilian striker sustained cruciate ligament damage last January and he has been on the sidelines ever since. Dean Smith has now confirmed that the player is ready to return to training with the first team and he should be back in action soon. Smith confirmed: “He will join in with the group next week on a non-contact basis just to get him in amongst the players. “We’ll have more of an idea when he starts contact training in probably two weeks. He’s getting a lot closer now which is pleasing.” Aston Villa have made an impressive start to the Premier League season this year and the return of Wesley could be like a new signing for them. They are currently 8th in the table, just ...

Aston Villa interested in signing Liverpool youngster

Aston Villa are interested in signing the Liverpool youngster Rhian Brewster this summer. The 20-year-old striker was on loan at Swansea City last season and he managed to score 11 goals for them. Brewster needs to leave the club in order to play regular first-team football and it will be interesting to see if the likes of Villa can agree on a fee with Liverpool in the coming weeks. According to Independent, Sheffield United are keen on signing the young striker as well and they have already spoken to the Reds regarding a move. Liverpool value the young striker at £25 million and they are hoping to insert a buy-back clause in the contract if Brewster is sold this summer. Such a deal would be ideal for Liverpool as it would allow the player to develop with the regular first-team football el...