Aston Villa and Newcastle Battle for £30m World Cup Defender

Two Premier League giants are locked in a transfer tug-of-war for a World Cup defender.

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What happened. Aston Villa and Newcastle United are reportedly battling to sign defender Joaquin Seys, who impressed at the World Cup.

• Seys is a World Cup defender.
• Both clubs are said to be in a battle for his signature.
• The reported fee is £30 million.

The race is on for Seys, with both clubs keen to bolster their defensive options.

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