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Aston Villa reportedly facing Celtic competition for Niclas Eliasson

Premier League club Aston Villa are reportedly facing competition from Scottish Premiership giants Celtic for Niclas Eliasson.

French publication L’Equipe reported last week that Villa are interested in signing Eliasson from Bristol City in the summer transfer window.

The report also credited French club Nimes with interest in the Swedish winger, who was described as a player who “can be very special in the Championship” by then City head coach Lee Johnson on the English club’s official website in August 2017.

However, it seems that Villa will face competition from Celtic if they are to sign the 24-year-old, who is actually a very versatile attacking player and can play as an attacking midfielder, winger or left wing-back.