http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2016/07/11/roberto-di-matteo-keen-to-trim-aston-villa-squad-as-celtic-weigh/
Roberto Di Matteo keen to trim Aston Villa squad as Celtic weigh up a third bid for Scott Sinclair
Roberto Di Matteo is ready to drastically trim his Aston Villa squad as Celtic weigh up a third bid for Scott Sinclair.
Di Matteo is keen to sell at least four players this summer after inheriting a bloated squad following Villa's relegation from the Premier League. Sinclair could be the first high-profile departure, with Celtic manager Brendan Rodgerspreparing an improved offer of £3million to sign the former Manchester City winger.
Villa have turned down two bids from Celtic for the 27-year-old but are expecting a third approach later this week, with Di Matteo determined to lower numbers in his squad.
Micah Richards and Ciaran Clark both have £5million release clauses while Jordan Ayew, Jordan Veretout and Idrissa Gueye are believed to have interest from clubs in England and abroad. Brad Guzan, the goalkeeper, is a target for Middlesbrough and Burnley have inquired about midfielder Ashley Westwood. And Di Matteo has admitted that shifting players out is a priority after adding three new signings - Tommy Elphick, Aaron Tshibola and Pierluigi Gollini - since his appointment.