Aston Villa close in on loan deal for Sevilla defender Ludwig Augustinsson

CLOSE: Sevilla defender Ludwig Augustinsson, left, has agreed to join Villa on loan. Pic: Nigel French/PA

Aston Villa have announced they are close to sealing a season-long loan deal with Sevilla for Sweden defender Ludwig Augustinsson.

Augustinsson, 28, made 27 appearances in all competitions, including the Champions League and Europa League, for LaLiga side Sevilla last season.