Aston Villa have reportedly agreed a fee with
Leeds United for talented young midfielder Fabian Delph, who has
several Premier League
admirers.
A number clubs had been credited with an interest in the
highly-rated England Under-21 international following his
impressive displays at Elland Road.
Whites boss Simon Grayson confirmed at the weekend that two bids
from Premier League teams had been received, but both were rejected
as they did not meet the League One club's valuation.
Manchester City, Spurs, Fulham and Everton were believed to be
monitoring his progress, but Villa now appear to have jumped to the
head of the queue.
With an accord reached between the two clubs, Delph is now
expected to travel to the Midlands to discuss personal terms with
Martin O'Neill's men.
O'Neill is determined to improve his squad ahead of the new
season as he looks to build on last term's sixth-placed finish.