Aston Villa 'in a good position' to seal deal for Brighton star

Aston Villa are 'in a good position' to sign Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Yves Bissouma, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.
By Matt Pole
Published 25th Feb 2022, 14:40 BST
Updated 25th Feb 2022, 14:51 BST

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Villa are thought to have made an offer of £25million for the 25-year-old during the January transfer window but the bid was swiftly rejected by the Seagulls.

READ THIS: Graham Potter's 'surprised' response to Steven Gerrard and his provocative Yves Bissouma transfer claim.

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But, according to the Daily Star, Villa manager Steven Gerrard has been handed £50million to sign either the Mali international or Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi.

Aston Villa are 'in a good position' to sign Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Yves Bissouma, according to transfer insider Dean Jones. Picture by Catherine Ivill/Getty ImagesAston Villa are 'in a good position' to sign Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Yves Bissouma, according to transfer insider Dean Jones. Picture by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images
Aston Villa are 'in a good position' to sign Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Yves Bissouma, according to transfer insider Dean Jones. Picture by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images

Sixteen months remain on Bissouma's contract, which is set to expire in the summer of 2023.

READ THIS: Steven Gerrard sends classy message to Brighton and Graham Potter ahead of Aston Villa's visit.

Speaking to GiveMeSport, Jones said: "At some point, he has to leave Brighton.

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"He’s not going to stay there, and Aston Villa will be in a good position to sign him."

READ THIS: Lee Bowyer reveals all on Brighton loanee's 'crazy' injury saga at Birmingham City.

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