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Tony Xia’s plans to purchase sister clubs across the globe have been confirmed by soon-to-be chief executive Keith Wyness.

Aston Villa’s ambitious new owner wants to make the claret and blues a global force by linking up with clubs in China, India, and the USA among others.

Discussions are already underway and possible feeder clubs in Spain are also being considered, as reported by the Birmingham Mail earlier this month.

Xia has seen the Manchester City model and would love to replicate that success.

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“The idea is to have a comprehensive pool of talent and abilities to take players up through different stages of club experience,” said Wyness.

“Depending on their age, development, talent. Give yourself that opportunity to monitor the talent very closely wherever they are.

“It won’t be announced this week but we’re in active discussions that’s all I can say. Every club has different factors but we have identified a number and we are in discussions.”

Wyness will also use his background in the business world, as well as Xia’s contacts across the globe, to help boost Villa’s marketing plans.