Barnsley pair Conor Hourihane and James Bree heading for Villa Park


Manager Steve Bruce set his sights on the double swoop at the start of the transfer window and his overtures finally seem to have paid off.
It is understood both Bree and Hourihane were in the Midlands on Tuesday.
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Hide AdThe deal to sign 19-year-old full-back Bree is believed to be nearer completion, but Villa are confident of getting both deals through before the weekend.
Barnsley boss Paul Heckingbottom will move to replace the pair once confirmation has been received.
Leicester City’s Matty James is understood to be on Barnsley’s radar.
He is available for loan following a year out after rupturing his cruciate knee ligament.