Villa sign Lindelof & near Elliott and Sancho loans

Aston Villa have signed former Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof on a two-year contract and are closing in on loan deals for Harvey Elliott and Jadon Sancho.

Sweden captain Lindelof, 31, was a free agent, with his United contract having expired at the end of last season.

United winger Sancho, 25, turned down a move to Roma earlier in the window, while there has also been interest from fellow Italian side Juventus.

Liverpool's 22-year-old midfielder Elliott, meanwhile, is nearing a move which includes an obligation to buy for £35m.

Both Sancho and Elliott are now at Villa to complete medicals and the formalities of their loan moves.

United sources say 80% of Sancho's wages will be covered in the deal, while there are easily achievable bonuses which should get the total up to 100%