Loïc Badé rejected Aston Villa’s offer in January, preferring to continue at Sevilla until the end of this season.
The Villans haven’t forgotten about the 25-year-old as claims from Spain last month stated they are back in game to sign him.
Two days ago, Marca reported the centre-back is now willing to listen to offers, months after turning down Aston Villa.
ABC Sevilla now look at Villa and Bayer Leverkusen interest in the defender. The La Liga club have identified the France international and Dodi Lukebakio as their main assets to sell.
Recent claims have stated Bayer Leverkusen have identified Badé as one of their targets to replace Jonathan Tah.
The newspaper states the Bundesliga club aren’t the main contender. This should please Unai Emery’s side as they ‘continue to prioritise the signing’ of the Frenchman despite his rejection in January.
Aston Villa director Monchi tabled offers for the defender, but he rejected them in the last window. That may not be case this summer because Badé is now ‘more willing to leave’ Sevilla.
He would like to play in Europe next season and can achieve that by joining Aston Villa. The report claims the former Lens man wants to join a team that can offer him an important role.
Badé prefers to operate as a right sided centre-back, a position occupied by Enzo Konsa at Villa Park.
ABC Sevilla indicate the Sevilla star has ‘no prospects’ of eclipsing the 27-year-old straightaway if he were to join Emery’s side. They add this is what’s making Badé hesitate to join the English club this summer.
Monchi already made efforts in January and needs to, along with Emery, convince the Frenchman to secure his services.
