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Report: Aston Villa close to signing Jota

According to reports from Birmingham Live, Aston Villa are looking to sign Jota from derby rivals Birmingham City in the summer transfer window.

The 27-year-old winger previously played under Dean Smith, and the Villa boss is keen to sign him as he looks to bolster his squad ahead of next season in the Premier League.

The report claims that it could be a swap deal, with Villa midfielder Gary Gardner – who spent the last season on loan – will move the other way.

Press Association journalist Nick Mashiter has further claimed that both players are scheduled to undergo medicals on Friday.