Aston Villa are closing in on the signing of Belgium international striker Christian Benteke with the Genk player flying to Birmingham for talks with the midlands club, it is understood.

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West Brom striker Rob Hulse is set to move to Coca-Cola Championship side Stoke in a deal worth more than £m (€1.42m).

Bray Wanderers and Republic of Ireland U21 striker Eamon Zayed could be poised for a move to Nationwide Division One side Crewe Alexandra, following an impressive trial by the 20-year-old last week.