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Report: Mbwana Samatta close to joining Fenerbahce on loan

Astron Villa striker Mbwana Samatta is close to joining Turkish club Fenerbahce on loan this summer, according to reports from Goal.com.

The 27-year-old striker joined Villa during the January transfer window for a reported fee of £8.5m on a four-and-a-half-year deal.

He managed just two goals in 16 appearances and failed to make an impact as Villa narrowly escaped relegation last season.

Samatta was omitted from the Aston Villa squad that defeated Sheffield United 1-0 on Monday. However, Dean Smith confirmed that the omission was due to his poor performance in training.