Ross McCormack joined Aston Villa last summer after a two-year spell with Fulham. The Scotland international penned a four-year deal with Steve Bruce's side. But he could be about to cut-short his time in the midlands for a return to Craven Cottage.

GETTY Ross McCormack has struggled since moving to Aston Villa last summer

GETTY Ross McCormack was a fan-favourite at Fulham and could return

Mark Regan (BBC WM) says he expects Ross McCormack to move to Fulham 'very shortly' [bbc wm] #avfc — villareport (@villareport) January 21, 2017

BBC West Midlands correspondent Mark Regan has claimed McCormack is on the brink of a Fulham return. Speaking on local radio, he said the 30-year-old's transfer would be announced "very shorty" by Villa. McCormack was omitted from the matchday squad last Saturday in the 2-2 draw with Preston at Villa Park.

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