Championship news: are Aston Villa set to sign Barnsley duo? Chelsea defender loaned to Brighton

Aston Villa could be close to completing a double signing from Championship rivals Barnsley, with Conor Hourihane and James Bree both being heavily linked with moves to Villa Park. According to the Sun, Steve Bruce’s side have already won the race to sign Tykes right-back Bree, with the clubs apparently agreeing terms over a A 3m transfer.