Hector Fort is confirmed to be the subject of advanced talks between Aston Villa and Barcelona, who are negotiating terms ahead of a possible transfer. The defender has long been on the radar of Aston Villa, who see him as the perfect addition to their squad as they look to strengthen a key area of the pitch. Progress on talks has been made, though a final agreement is not yet in place and other clubs are said to be weighing-up whether to join the race for his signature. Elche, Everton and West Ham may look to intervene if talks continue without resolution. Aston Villa's back line has been a real strength this season, conceding just 1.0 goals per game (7 in 7). Hector Fort would be expected to slot into that unit and hold his own in an already solid setup. Barcelona have also been linked with Ibrahima Konate, Christopher Nkunku and Murillo Santiago Costa dos Santos while Aston Villa are reportedly monitoring Leandro Trossard, Alexis Saelemaekers and Alex Remiro. Stay tuned for more details as the story develops. Need more Aston Villa transfer rumours? Follow @PlayerSwitchCom on Twitter for news and updates as they happen.