Martin O'Neill claims that Aston Villa are not 'remotely close' to completing a deal for Manchester City defender Richard Dunne.
Dunne was reportedly heading to Villa Park yesterday to hold talks with O'Neill about a possible move away from Eastlands but the Villa boss has today played down any reports claiming a deal was close to being done.
"We are looking to try and reinforce the team between now and the transfer deadline and bring people in with experience and a bit of know-how," said O'Neill.
"That is my intention and whatever is available for us, I will attempt to do.
"Is the Dunne deal close? No, nothing is remotely close at all."
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