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Newcastle and Aston Villa offered €70 million for midfielder Martin Baturina, but Italian side Como flatly refused to sell the Croatian player. Baturina will stay in Italy for the season.

English clubs Newcastle and Aston Villa were prepared to shell out €70 million for the transfer of Martin Baturina, according to journalist Sacha Tavolieri.

However, Italian club Como responded with a firm refusal to these offers.

The hierarchy made it abundantly clear that the Croatian midfielder is not for sale, no matter the amount.

As a result, Martin Baturina will remain with Como for this season, despite the considerable interest from Premier League teams.