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Nathan Baker is set to join Bristol City if he passes a medical, the Birmingham Mail understands.

The 26-year-old spent the 2015/16 season on loan at Ashton Gate and is still highly thought of by boss Lee Johnson.

Baker played 34 times for Villa last season but has slipped down the pecking order following the arrivals of John Terry and Chris Samba this summer

Now Villa are in discussions with the Robins over selling the Bodymoor Heath graduate.

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A move could go through over the weekend meaning that Baker’s last competitive game in claret and blue came with a sending off against Brighton in the final encounter of last term.

Villa are looking to cut down their squad after a busy summer.

And they’re already well-stocked in defence with Terry, Samba and Chester all competing for places.

Micah Richards can also play at centre-back as can Mile Jedinak and Ritchie De Laet, if required.

It's not clear how much Villa will receive for Baker at this stage as the two clubs are still negotiating.

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