Report: Aston Villa To Launch Bid For Sporting Lisbon Star Miguel Veloso
Bolton saw their bid for Veloso rejected, but Villa are prepared to offer more...
Sporting Lisbon are asking for €13.8 million for the 23-year-old, having turned down Bolton's €9.25m offer.
Now, according to The Mirror, Villa are ready to match Sporting's asking price as they seek a replacement for Gareth Barry.
Veloso is keen to sort out his future soon, and he said recently, "I am prepared to move abroad - but I don't want things in doubt for the entire summer."
In three seasons at Sporting, Veloso has made 66 league appearances, while winning seven caps for Portugal.
Arjun Miglani, Goal.com
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