Brighton and Aston Villa eye Paraguayan defender Mauro Coronel

Two Premier League clubs are tracking an 18-year-old centre-back making waves in Paraguay.

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What happened. Brighton & Hove Albion are reportedly showing serious interest in Paraguayan defender Mauro Coronel, with Aston Villa also monitoring him. The 18-year-old centre-back has impressed for Club Nacional in Paraguay, where he has become an important first-team member.

• Coronel is an 18-year-old centre-back from Paraguay.
• He plays for Club Nacional in Paraguay.
• Brighton are reportedly serious, Aston Villa are monitoring.

The Premier League clubs will continue to track his progress at Club Nacional.

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