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Lucas Digne close to joining Aston Villa as the club 'agree a £25m fee with Everton' to sign the left-back this month, handing Steven Gerrard his second January buy after Philippe Coutinho's arrival from Barcelona

Aston Villa have reportedly agreed a £25million deal to sign Lucas Digne from Everton as Steven Gerrard closes in on his second buy of the January window.

Digne, 28, has been attracting plenty of interest this month after falling out with Toffees boss Rafa Benitez.

Along with Villa, the likes of Chelsea, Newcastle and West Ham were also keen to prise the French left-back away from Goodison Park, but it is the former who look to have won the race for his signature.

Aston Villa have reportedly agreed a u00a325million deal to sign Lucas Digne from Everton

According to Sky Sports, Villa have reached an agreement with Everton to sign Digne, who is set to undergo a medical at the club on Wednesday.