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Aston Villa’s priority in the closing stages of the window is wrapping up a deal for Feyenoord defender Lutsharel Geertruida but that is easier said than done. Aston Villa have stepped up their interest in Lutsharel Geertruida since discovering right-back Matty Cash would be sidelined for at least a month. Geertruida’s versatility would be a handy weapon for Unai Emery, as the Dutchman can play as both a centre-back and right-back. The most important position Emery can add to on the final day is right back as currently, only Kosta Nedeljkovic is the natural successor to Cash in that role, and …

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