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Aston Villa set to beat Manchester United, Liverpool and Man City to signing today
ASTON VILLA are reportedly close to completing a £1million move for Bury defender Jacob Bedeau.
Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce looks set to complete the signing of Bury youngster Jacob Bedeau
Villa are one of a host of clubs who have been linked with 17-year-old Bedeau.
Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City have been tracking the teenager.
The Premier League clubs have all sent scouts to watch the young defender.
But the Daily Mail claim Villa are now finalising a £1m move for Bedeau.
The report adds the Villains are hopeful of completing the deal today.
Bedeau joined Bury from Leyton Orient on a free transfer in the summer.
Bury boss Chris Brass is resigned to losing Jacob Bedeau to Aston Villa
The youngster has gone on to make seven appearances in League One since arriving at Gigg Lane.
Bury boss Chris Brass told The Bury Times: "They have got to where our expectations are and they have done their homework - as you would expect from a club of their magnitude.
“The deal has not just happened overnight. It has been ongoing for a while."