Aston Villa are confident Chelsea midfielder Steve Sidwell will become their first summer signing - possibly within the next 48 hours - according to sources close to the midlands club.
Sidwell is set to hold talks with new Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari and he is expected to be told he is behind the likes of Michael Ballack, Frank Lampard, Michael Essien and Deco in the battle for a midfield spot.
Once Sidwell knows where he stands with the former Portugal coach, Villa will make an official approach for the former Reading player who will cost in the region of £5million.
Villa manager Martin O'Neill is remaining tight-lipped but sources are optimistic the deal will go ahead sooner rather than later for a player who moved from the Royals to Stamford Bridge on a free transfer last summer.
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