Villa Confident Od Seeing Off Toon Offer!
Villa manager Martin O'Neill is remaining tight-lipped but sources are optimistic the deal will go ahead sooner rather than later for a player who moved from the Royals to Stamford Bridge on a free transfer last summer.
Newcastle are believed to have tried to hijack Villa's bid
The Chronicle reports that Newcastle are thought to have been interested in bringing the 25-year-old to Tyneside.
Despite his wages, he is desperate for a regular first-team spot.
Sidwell's salary appears to be the stumbling block for United, and with the player demanding £45,000 per week Newcastle are thought to have cooled their initial interest.