The Birmingham Mail's Ashley Preece has dropped a major update on Aston Villa's transfer move for Ashley Young.

What's the story?

Reports in recent days have suggested that Dean Smith's side are keen on bringing the 35-year-old back to the club, years after his first spell  when he played 190 games for Villa.

And now, writing via his official Twitter account, Preece said that Young's representatives are in talks with Villa, and "that one appears to be moving quickly".

Fans should be buzzing

Given Villa have already clinched the signing of Emi Buendia from Norwich, the fact they're now closing in on the signing of Young is a real statement that the club are keen to do their business early this window.

Not only will Smith be buzzing about seeing his second new player come in through the door, but the fans should also be very pleased with the knowledge that Villa are making real strides to improve the first-team squad as soon as possible.

Of course, aside from Young, news also emerged of Villa's bid for Arsenal starlet Emile Smith Rowe, and while that deal seems unlikely, it remains an indication of the kind of aggressive approach that NSWE are taking to this summer's transfer window.

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These are exciting times to be a Villa fan, and Young's imminent arrival at Villa Park is yet another sign that the club are on the up and looking to give Smith the best possible tools to succeed in the Premier League next season.

The fans should be buzzing with Preece's latest update.

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