Aston Villa have been backed to sign Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe by Football Insider pundit Paddy Kenny.
And plenty of Villa supporters have been giving their thoughts on a possible move on social media.
According to Football Insider, Villa have been handed a huge boost in their attempts to sign the 23-year-old.
Talks between the two clubs have taken place, with United willing to listen to offers for Tuanzebe, should they land a replacement this summer.
Kenny was talking to Football Insider following the update and believes Dean Smith’s side has the ‘edge’ following the defender’s Villa Park loan stint, describing it as ‘brilliant news’.
Tuanzebe helped Villa return to the Premier League back in the 2018/19 campaign, making 35 appearances in the Midlands.
Villa fans react
Birmingham Live relayed Kenny’s comments in a story and shared that on Twitter, asking fans if Villa should do a deal.
This is what these Villa fans had to say in reply, with many excited at the possibility of a deal.
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