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Aston Villa plot last-minute Lucas Moura switch swoop as Steven Gerrard targets Tottenham star to bolster assault

STRUGGLING Aston Villa are reportedly contemplating a deadline day swoop for Tottenham winger Lucas Moura.

Villa boss Steven Gerrard is looking out for reinforcements because the stress mounts on him after a run of 4 defeats in 5 video games.

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Aston Villa are claimed to be considering signing Lucas MouraCredit: Getty

And the membership are considering out of favour Spurs man Moura, in accordance with the Telegraph.

The 30-year-old has performed simply 12 minutes of Premier League soccer this season however missed the 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest resulting from harm.

Villa are mentioned to be hoping Moura turns into accessible if Tottenham safe a late transfer for Leeds winger Daniel James.

Spurs are reported to be in talks with Leeds over a possible mortgage deal for the ex-Manchester United man.

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His potential arrival would then open the door for Moura to depart.

Villa have endured a depressing begin to the marketing campaign, successful only one out of 5 video games up to now.

Gerrard has made 5 new additions this summer season, in addition to making Philippe Coutinho’s mortgage transfer everlasting, and is alleged to be contemplating a sixth in Moura.

At £26million Diego Carlos is their greatest purchase of the window, however the Brazilian defender is about for a prolonged spell on the sidelines after rupturing his Achilles tendon within the second sport of the season.

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Moura has performed 204 instances for Spurs since becoming a member of from Paris Saint-Germain in 2018, scoring 38 objectives and offering 27 assists.

But alternatives beneath boss Antonio Conte have been restricted initially of the brand new marketing campaign.