Aston Villa close in on loan move for Liverpool’s highly-rated youngster Ben Woodburn
Championship side are ready to make their move in the transfer window after their embargo was finally lifted
ASTON VILLA have made an offer to land Liverpool's highly-rated forward Ben Woodburn on a season-long loan.
The 18-year-old will not fly to the club's training camp in France as talks progress over a move to the Championship club.
Villa are wasting no time in attempting to strengthen their side after their transfer embargo was finally lifted.
The Telegraph report that the club were handed a ban from signing players as they underwent a financial crisis under ex-chairman Dr Tony Xia.
But they now have cash to spend and want Woodburn to bolster their squad ahead of the new season that gets underway next weekend.
Liverpool believe Woodburn has a bright future at Anfield but feel his development is better suited away from the club to experience first-team football.
He is seen as one of the future stars at Liverpool after penning a new long-term contract last year.
Villa's next task will be keeping hold of highly-sought after forward Jack Grealish.
Tottenham have been the front-runners to sign the talented 22-year-old but Villa have no plans to cash in on the £20million being offered.
Spurs were hoping they would cash in on the cheap as they endure financial difficulty but the investment by billionaires Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens means they can now hold out for a higher fee.