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Aston Villa are expected to complete the signing of Alysson from Gremio.

The 19-year-old is now due to undergo a medical with Villa ahead of joining in January.

Villa are believed to have struck a deal worth around £10 million for Alysson, who enjoyed a breakthrough campaign with Gremio this year.

The Brasileiro Série A season finished last weekend, with Alysson featuring in 31 of Gremio's 38 matches.

He scored once and provided two assists, and it is thought that his move to Villa is with a view to developing him as a long-term prospect at the club.

Villa’s short-term plan for him is unclear, but naturally there will be parallels drawn between his arrival and Jhon Duran's move to B6 two years ago.

Durán joined Villa from Chicago Fire in a deal worth a similar amount

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