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title: "Aston Villa: AVFC now in Cheick Doucoure talks"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/cheick-doucoure-premier-league/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Adam Clancy"
section: "Aston Villa"
published: "2021-08-11T11:12:09Z"
modified: "2021-08-11T11:12:09Z"
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# Aston Villa: AVFC now in Cheick Doucoure talks

**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](https://twitter.com/LeMechenoua/status/1424701111307538433), 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](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/aston-villa/startseite/verein/405) of centre midfielders on their books at the moment, and the Mali international has no previous [experience](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/cheick-doucoure/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/543387) 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.

[***In other news, find out which Villa ace is now expected to say after exit links here!***](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/aston-villa-transfer-rumours/aston-villa-anwar-el-ghazi-expected-to-stay/)