Aston Villa are reportedly looking for a new central midfielder and have been linked with Barcelona star and Ivory Coast international Franck Kessie.
Kessie joined the Spanish giants after leaving AC Milan at the end of his contract in June, but he has seen very little game time under Xavi so far this season.
The 26-year-old has made just seven appearances in La Liga and started two games.
And according to Spanish outlet Futbol Total, via Sport, this has alerted Villa who have reignited their interest in the midfielder and are willing to offer £12million for his transfer in January.
Kessie was previously on the EPL club’s radar before joining Barca as a free agent at the time.
He is seen as a potential reinforcement in the midfield as the likes of Marvelous Nakamba have completely dropped out of favour even after the arrival of new coach Unai Emery.
The Zimbabwean midfielder hasn’t played a minute this campaign and missed the matchday squad on several occasions.
The reported links to Kessie could be a sign that the club is preparing to replace the Warriors international in the coming window.
However, Villa are not alone in their interest in Kessie, with Fulham reportedly preparing an offer as well.
Please sell there in England Premier league or loan him
Don’t waste Nakambas time he is a good midfielder sell or loan him
Sell him please don’t waste time sell him in Epl
Sell him or loan in Epl
Unfair world. Replacing a player who never got a chance to prove himself with another in similar situations.
Villa never loved Marve honestly, the new gaffer would have given him the chance to prove himself but look they are already looking for his replacement. Wish you nothing but a healthy death villa
Surely
Who cares sell our beloved marvelous your club is going to be relegated so no worries
Please sell or loan him he is the best
Sell him don’t waste here time
Why u will regret sale him and he will prove u wrong
Number 12 on the table. Release our Nakamba.
You are blessed, next season going to another club