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Reading FC have accepted a £5 million bid from Aston Villa for Aaron Tshibola .

The midfielder has now travelled up to the Midlands to discuss personal terms - with a deal expected to be completed this week.

Boss Jaap Stam did not want to lose Tshibola, something he made clear last week when he faced the media at Hogwood Park.

But getreading understands Tshibola has since told the club that he wants to move to Villa Park, forcing Royals to reluctantly accept the offer.

Steve Clarke - who gave Tshibola his full Reading debut - is now assistant manager at Aston Villa and is a huge fan of the 21-year-old.

Crystal Palace, Celtic and Norwich City have also been linked with the Madejski Stadium academy product, but Villa look to have won the race.