Aston Villa are now reportedly in talks to sign Cheick Doucoure before the summer transfer window ends.
The Lowdown: Villa not done yet
Following the sale of Jack Grealish to Manchester City, Villa do not seem to be done yet in terms of bringing new players in.
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Emi Buendia, Leon Bailey and Danny Ings are the most notable arrivals at Villa Park so far, but there are still a few weeks to go for their ambitious owners to bring in even more new faces before the deadline.
The Latest: Doucoure talks
As per French GOAL correspondent Marc Mechenoua, AVFC as well as Atalanta are ‘studying’ Doucoure and ‘have contacted the player’s representatives’ ahead of a potential move.
However, RC Lens have not received an official offer yet for the central midfield player.
The Verdict: Avoid
While Doucoure could turn out to be another solid option in midfield for Dean Smith, he is a player that they do not really need right now.
They already have a number of centre midfielders on their books at the moment, and the Mali international has no previous experience of playing in the Premier League.
Thus, it would be a risk bringing him in, especially as he may demand a sizeable fee given that he is 21 years of age and being sought after by a Champions League club in Atalanta.
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