Aston Villa are closing in on the signing of Chelsea defender Ian Maatsen, according to reports, although they must convince the player to move.

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• Maatsen back from BVB loan
• Club wanted permanent deal
• Villa set to sign Dutchman

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Maatsen impressed on loan in Germany last season, helping Borussia Dortmund reach the Champions League final. The club wanted to keep him on a permanent deal but look to have been beaten to his signature by Aston Villa, according to .

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Villa's move for Maatsen comes as somewhat of a surprise considering the club are under pressure to meet the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules by 30 June. The report the overall fee to be around £37.5 million ($48.6m/€44.3m). It is a hefty amount of money for the Villans to fork out considering they may still have to sell in the coming weeks.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Maatsen did not join Dortmund until January 2024, playing 12 times in Premier League matches before that with Chelsea. After moving, the 22-year-old featured 16 times in the Bundesliga, scoring twice and tallying two assists.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR MAATSEN AND VILLA?

  While a deal has been agreed between Chelsea and Villa, it does not mean things are completely sealed. The Dutchman will sit down with his potential new employers to discuss a contract and whether a move is something he wants to approve.

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