Aston Villa ‘appeared when nobody expected’ to sign Levante youngster Andrés García, with the Portuguese side now hoping he turns them down. That’s according to journalist Sebastião Sousa Pinto, who provides the Sporting Club de Portugal stance on proceedings as Aston Villa finalise a deal for the right-back.

Aston Villa have made it clear that they are willing to go ‘all out’ and sign Levante’s Andrés García this month. That’s according to COPE, who report that Aston Villa are willing to pay the player’s €12m release clause.