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Aston Villa want to sign West Ham’s Robert Snodgrass on loan.

The winger, who turns 30 next month, has been told he can leave before the transfer window closes and is edging towards a move to Villa.

Steve Bruce signed Snodgrass for Hull City and tried to bring him to the Midlands in the last transfer window but missed out to West Ham.

However, after a difficult seven months in London, the Scot is now on the move and is could be re-united with his former boss.

Bruce has been keen to bolster his attacking options following long-term injuries to Jack Grealish and Jonathan Kodjia.

Gabby Agbonlahor is also nursing a back problem, Rushian Hepburn-Murphy is out injured are there are concerns over Scott Hogan who appears to have a niggling problem with his ankle.

Southampton forward Sam Gallagher was also targeted this week but Birmingham City secured his signature yesterday.

A permanent deal for Snodgrass is not an option at this stage because the money is not available as Villa still need to fall in line with Financial Fair Play regulations.

Bruce said: “I have not got money to spend. It is simply not there.

“We want to spend it, the owner wants to spend it. But we can’t because of what has happened in the past.

“I can’t go and buy a player for £5million or £6million.”

Sunderland are also keen on Snodgrass but Villa hope to wrap up the move.