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Rudy Gestede set to be a Villa player

Aston Villa are closing in on the signing of Blackburn Rovers striker Rudy Gestede.

Published Jul 30, 2015

According to reports in Lancashire, the two clubs have agreed a fee and the 26-year-old is now discussing terms with the claret and blues.

Benin-born Gestede has scored 35 goals for Rovers since joining on a free transfer from Cardiff City in January 2014.

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