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Chelsea defender, Ian Maatsen, is close to joining Aston Villa.
According to The Athletic, Maatsen could be playing in the Premier League next season.
The 21-year-old spent the last campaign on loan at Borussia Dortmund.
Maatsen impressed with the Bundesliga side, helping them reach the Champions League final.
Dortmund wanted to keep him on a permanent deal, but look to have been beaten to his signature by Aston Villa.
The transfer fee is believed to be around £37.5million.
