Aston Villa have completed the signing of young Sheffield United right-back Matt Lowton on a four-year deal.

Villa are believed to have paid around £3 million for Lowton, who becomes manager Paul Lambert's second signing following the acquisition of Karim El Ahmadi from Feyenoord.

Lowton, 23, made nearly 100 appearances for the Blades during his time at the club.

"It's every boy's childhood dream to play in the Premier League and it was one of mine," Lowton said. ...

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