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title: "Villa linked with a move to sign Chelsea defender Kane"
canonical: "https://readastonvilla.com/2019/06/05/villa-linked-with-a-move-to-sign-chelsea-defender-kane/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emmanuel igbokwuwe"
section: "Aston Villa News"
published: "2019-06-05T10:02:25Z"
modified: "2019-06-05T10:02:27Z"
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# Villa linked with a move to sign Chelsea defender Kane

It’s being reported by [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/revealed-aston-villa-plot-swoop-to-sign-newly-available-chelsea-25-yr-old/)that newly-promoted Aston Villa are interested in signing Chelsea right-back Todd Kane.

In his eight-year stay at Stamford Bridge, the 25-year-old English defender has never made a league appearance for the Blues, becoming a victim of Chelsea’s loan system after being sent out on loan to eight different clubs.

It’s clear that Chelsea no longer rate the English defender but there are a few clubs that could use his services.

After enjoying a solid 2018/19 on loan at Hull City, playing in 39 of their 44 Championship games, is it time for 25-year-old Todd Kane to permanently leave Chelsea and settle down with a new club?

This move does make sense as Villa need some reinforcements in the right-back position as both Alan Hutton and Micah Richards will be leaving the club on free transfers this summer.

The 25-year-old could provide with some well-needed versatility as he can play in both full-back positions as well as defensive midfield. It would also be on a free transfer as the Blues decided against the option of renewing his contract.