Aston Villa have agreed a £19million deal with Lyon for winger Bertrand Traore.
The club, who have also put a deal in place for Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, expect Traore to undergo a medical on Monday ahead of signing a three year contract.
The 25-year-old Traore played 35 matches last season, mainly on the right wing, and scored four goals, adding five assists.
He wants to leave though after finding himself frozen out of their Champions League finish and spending more time on the bench.
Villa remain discussions with Werder Bremen also over an £18m deal for attacking midfielder Milot Rashica.
Rashica, 24, is a priority for boss Dean Smith - and is likely to leave the Bundesliga club during this window, having asked for a move last month.
CheickSereme
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This player should have been in an EPL about 4 or 5 years ago,,,I really like him,,👍👍👍
woo, he is really good👍, Chelsea made a mistake by selling him
tehcopru
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traore ex Chelsea academy player.. wish all the best to him✌️
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tehcopru
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traore ex Chelsea academy player.. wish all the best to him✌️
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davidlungu
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Thank God my Best player is leaving Lyon
This player should have been in an EPL about 4 or 5 years ago,,,I really like him,,👍👍👍
CheickSereme
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Thank God my Best player is leaving Lyon
will775
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Imagine he scores a hat trick against you now😂😂😂. But thank still👍
aisyahmuslim
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traore ex Chelsea academy player.. wish all the best to him✌️