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Suitors circle Aston Villa striker Jonathan Kodjia

Newcastle and Leeds are eyeing up Villa striker Jonathan Kodjia after boss Steve Bruce admitted he would need to be sold this summer.

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Leeds have cooled their interest in Derby Country striker Matej Vydra after baulking at his excessive wage demands.

Newcastle are on the hunt for a striker this summer and are also interested in Albion’s Salomon Rondon, who has a £16.5m release clause.

Kodjia could be available for less, however, because cash-strapped Villa need to sell him to bring in funds.

Fellow Villa striker Ross McCormack is also up for sale, having not travelled to Portugal for pre-season.