Aston Villa Poised to Lose Defender James Chester Despite Rejecting Initial Bid From Stoke

​Aston Villa may struggle to retain the services of Wales defender James Chester, despite rejecting an initial bid of £5m from ​Stoke City. According to the Daily Telegraph, the Potters are expected to make a subsequent bid, with a view to making a deal before the end of July. Villa are believed to want at least £10m for the defender, but their parlous financial situation means that they need to raise funds urgently. Stoke are the first club to make an actual bid for a player, but it is highly... Via All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://www.90min.com/