Having tried to sign Rodrigo Bentancur from Juventus, Aston Villa saw their efforts scuppered by a late move from Tottenham.
However, still decided on signing a midfielder for Steven Gerrard, the Villans have looked closer to home, with Yves Bissouma, currently at Brighton & Hove Albion.
The news comes from Nabil Djellit, a journalist in France, who said Aston Villa are ‘putting a lot of pressure’ to try and sign the Mali international, with Tottenham also interested.
With just one and a half years left on his contract, Bissouma could end up being sold if the price is right, and is a player whom Steven Gerrard ‘adores’.
Aston Villa fait le forcing pour Yves Bissouma. Steven Gerard adore l'international malien. Tottenham aussi intéressé… Il reste un an et demi de contrat avec Brighton pour l'ancien Lillois. A suivre… #Mercato pic.twitter.com/UqQ9zK0oFC
— Nabil Djellit (@Nabil_djellit) January 31, 2022
We’ll have to see if they can convince Graham Potter’s side to let the 25-year-old go, because prior to his involvement in the Africa Cup of Nations, he had been a regular starter for the Seagulls, who won’t want to weaken themselves midway through the season.
One to keep an eye on…
