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Three reasons why Aston Villa should join hunt for Ojo

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Liverpool’s Sheyi Ojo reportedly has a big decision to make over his future with three English clubs all after his signature – and Aston Villa should now make that choice a bit harder.

Sky Sports Transfer Centre (1.43pm) claims Fulham have had a bid accepted for the Liverpool attacker to take him to Craven Cottage on loan and are now awaiting a decision from the 20-year-old attacker.

It is said that Newcastle and Middlesbrough are also in the same position, with Ojo in demand after impressing in the first team at Anfield under Jurgen Klopp on occasion.

Steve Bruce has made just two signings at Villa Park this summer in former England and Chelsea captain John Terry and goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, but is likely to re-enter the market as he eyes a fifth career promotion.

This Is FutbolĀ believes signing five-time England Under-20 international Ojo could be the key into pushing Villa back into the Premier League at the second attempt.

Here are three reasons why, including that the Liverpool rough diamond is already a cut above the rising star primed for a wide role in Steve Bruce’s side in the upcoming season:

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