Do these mean the same?
An attempt to sign full-back Jack Oliver from Middlesbrough Ironopolis was unsuccessful , and the club offered the services of goalkeeper Chris Charsley to Aston Villa .
An attempt to sign the defender Jack Oliver of Middlesbrough Ironopolis was unsuccessful , and the club offered the services of goalkeeper Chris Charsley to Aston Villa .

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yes