Aston Villa transfer news: Hearts defender John Souttar wanted by new boss Steve Bruce

ASTON VILLA are keeping tabs on Hearts defender John Souttar.

SunSport can reveal the Midlands club have had the highly-rated kid watched several times recently.

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Villa’s interest started before the arrival of new boss Steve Bruce but they will continue monitoring his displays.

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Souttar still only 20, has been touted for a spot in the senior Scotland squad in the near future.

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He snubbed Sunderland in 2013 when he was starring for Dundee United at 17.

Young brother Harry, current 17, left Tannadice for Stoke at the start of the season.