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Aston Villa have been linked recently with a move for Belgian midfielder Steven Defour.

FC Porto's midfielder Defour's agent Paul Stefani had recentlyt said: "Aston Villa have indeed indicated that they are interested in Defour, but it is not really concrete yet.

"There are also more teams that I cannot name. Unfortunately, in this period so much is said. You shouldn't expect news before 10th January. A lot of people who are involved in this business, after all, are still on holiday until that date."

Today Our Man At Aston Villa poured cold water on the link.

Mat Kendrick tweeted: It seems as if Aston Villa will not be pursuing a move for Porto's Belgium international midfielder Steven Defour.