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Premier League strugglers Aston Villa are set for a major boost after lining up Under Armour as their likely new kit manufacturers.

Villa's American regime are close to finalising a deal with the USA brand who also provide kit for Spurs and Wales' rugby team.

But MirrorSport understands the potentially lucrative contract includes significant financial reductions in the event of relegation.

Villa prop up the Premier League with just 12 points from 22 matches with 16 fixtures left and are 10 points from safety.

It leaves them facing a daunting prospect to stay up but Villa CEO Tom Fox has still managed to line up a deal with Under Armour.

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Fox, who previously worked for Arsenal as chief commercial officer, was brought into the club in August 2014 to help increase revenues as American owner Randy Lerner aims to make Villa self-financing.

Macron have produced Villa’s playing strip, replica kit, training wear and other clothing merchandise for the past four years.

But the record-breaking £15million deal expires this summer and now Under Armour is in line to replace them.

Villa's Sporting Director Hendrik Almstadt was seen wearing an Under Armour hat in the stands at Adams Park recently in the club's FA Cup third round draw at Wycombe.

(Image: David Price)

Tottenham previously signed a five-year deal worth up to £50m with Under Armour which started in 2012/2013.

While Fox helped broker a £170m kit deal with Puma in 2013 when at Arsenal.