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Championship news: Leeds talks, Andreas Christensen on Aston Villa, Diogo Jota deal
LEEDS UNITED are in talks to sign West Brom striker Tyler Roberts, Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen has revealed he could have signed for Aston Villa as a junior while Wolves will sign Diogo Jota on a permanent deal in the summer - Express Sport brings you the latest Championship news and transfer rumours.
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Championship news: Leeds United talks, Andreas Christensen on Aston Villa, Wolves’ Diogo Jota announcement
Leeds United in talks to sign West Brom striker Tyler Roberts
Leeds United look set to seal the signing of Tyler Roberts from West Brom.
According to the Yorkshire Evening Post, Leeds are in advanced talks with the Baggies over an initial deal worth £2.5million.
The 19-year-old striker is expected to undergo a medical and put pen to paper before tomorrow’s 11pm deadline.
Roberts’ West Brom contract expires at the end of the season.
He spent the first half of the season on loan in League One with Walsall, scoring five goals in 19 appearances.
Leeds United are in talks to sign West Brom striker Tyler Roberts
Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen could have joined Aston Villa as a junior
Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen on Aston Villa
Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen has revealed he could have joined Aston Villa as a junior.
Villa Park scouts spotted Christensen playing for Danish side Brondby but were beaten to his signature by the Blues.
“I was a quick striker when Aston Villa first saw me playing in Denmark,” he told the Daily Mail.
“I went there about five times and then I got a phone call from Chelsea.”
Wolves will complete a permanent deal for Diogo Jota in the summer
Wolves to seal permanent deal for Diogo Jota
Wolverhampton Wanderers have announced they will take up their option to sign Diogo Jota on a permanent deal.
The 21-year-old has scored 12 goals in 30 league appearances for the Championship leaders since arriving from Atletico Madrid on loan.
Wolves executive chairman Jeff Shi said: “Diogo has been an important player for Wolves this year and his abilities are clear for everybody to see.
“As a management group, our aim is to provide the head coach with a playing squad that gives him the best possible chance to succeed and I believe Diogo is certainly a player that does that, and will continue to do that beyond this season.
“Whilst the agreement won’t be fully confirmed until the 1st July, by making this statement of our intent, it again allows us to be as open and honest with the fans as we can be with regards to how we wish to take the club and the squad forward.”
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