The Daily Mirror claims that Aston Villa and Newcastle United are gearing up for a summer battle to sign the Manchester City midfielder Michael Johnson.
Newcastle had a bid for Johnson rejected last month and they will make a new move for him at the end of the season. But the England Under-21 international is also a target for Villa.
City striker Daniel Sturridge has also attracted the attention of high-flying Villa but the Eastlands club are currently trying to persuade the promising 19-year-old to sign a moneyspinning new contract.
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