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Aston Villa plot swoop for Watford midfielder: Steve Bruce plans squad overhaul
ASTON VILLA are reportedly preparing a £3million bid for Watford's Adlene Guedioura.
Aston Villa want to sign Watford midfielder Adlene Guedioura
Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce is keen to bolster his squad in a bid to make the play-offs come the end of the season.
Guedioura has been at Watford since their days in the Championship but has struggled for game time under Walter Mazzarri.
And The Sun claim Villa want to land the midfielder this month.
Steve Bruce wants to bolster his squad this month
Guedioura is currently away on international duty with Algeria at the Africa Cup of Nations.
But Bruce is hoping to agree a fee with the Hornets and thrash out personal terms while the player is still away.
Villa have endured a difficult campaign since dropping out of the Premier League last season.
Tom Cleverley is back at Watford on loan from Everton
They sacked Roberto Di Matteo after just 12 games in charge back in October, with Bruce steadying the ship since then.
Their bid to sign Guedioura has also been bolstered by the arrival of Tom Cleverley at Vicarage Road.
Cleverley has signed on loan from Everton for the remainder of the campaign and his signing means Guedioura faces an even tougher battle to make Mazzarri's starting line-up.