Steve Bruce is looking to make the necessary changes to his Aston Villa squad this summer, to transform them into promotion contenders in the Sky Bet Championship.

Villa seem to be looking towards experienced heads to guide them back to the Premier League, with John Terry and Ahmed Elmohamady already arriving at Villa Park ahead of the 2017/18 campaign, along with Sam Johnstone.

It appears that Stoke City’s Glenn Whelan will be next through the door, with reports confirming the Irish international is close to completing a move.

Whelan will be offered a two-year deal at Villa, who will pay around £1.5m for the 33-year-old’s service.

The midfielder is ending a nine-and-a-half year association with Stoke, a spell that has seen him gain promotion to the top-flight with the Potters, before helping to establish them in the Premier League.

Here is how Villa’s supporters are reacting to Whelan’s imminent arrival…

Villa fans… Are you looking forward to seeing Whelan next season? Let us know your thoughts!