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Barcelona youngster Oriol Romeu wanted by Blackburn, Aston Villa

Barcelona youngster Oriol Romeu is interesting Blackburn Rovers.

Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier has been linked with the 19 year-old Barca B star.

But Blackburn caretaker boss Steve Kean is hoping his Spanish contacts can help to clinch the deal which would see Romeu arrive as a ready-made replacement for Phil Jones, who is ruled out for months.

Experts tip defensive midfielder Romeu to be a star of the future and a handy short-term signing.

 It's all kicking off again! Click here for the No1 coverage of Aston Villa's winter market transfer news.

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