Villa move for Angel collapses

The transfer of Colombian international Juan Pablo Angel to Aston Villa for a club record £9.5million has collapsed.

The transfer of Colombian international Juan Pablo Angel to Aston Villa for a club record £9.5million has collapsed.

The Football Association have told Villa the deal 'does not comply with FIFA regulations' and say it cannot go ahead.

Villa boss John Gregory was said to be 'extremely disappointed' at the latest setback in his season-long search for a new striker. PA>

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