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Bundesliga runners-up VfB Stuttgart are drawing closer to the desired permanent signing of Germany forward Deniz Undav, Kicker sports magazine reported on Wednesday. Undav, 28, arrived a year ago on loan from Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion, and Kicker said it was “most likely” that a full transfer will take place. Stuttgart had triggered the full transfer clause but Brighton then made use of a another clause to buy him back, which prompted the weeks-long talks. Stuttgart are reportedly offering up to €30 million ($32.8 million) for Undav, who played a key role in their unexpected r…