Aston Villa Lead Race for Palhinha as Newcastle Eye Hojbjerg

Aston Villa are pushing ahead in talks to sign Bayern Munich's outcast midfielder Joao Palhinha.

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What happened. Aston Villa are progressing in talks to sign Joao Palhinha from Bayern Munich, while Newcastle are focusing on Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.

• Villa have already signed Joao Gomes, Johan Manzambi, and Alejandro Garnacho.
• Unai Emery is keen to make further additions this summer.
• Palhinha is described as a 'world-class' star.

Villa's busy summer continues as they aim to strengthen further, with Palhinha a key target.

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