Aston Villa have made an offer for Nice midfielder Wylan Cyprien.
Foot Mercato says Villa have offered €17.5m to Nice for the attacker.
Vila have acted after Cyprien made a verbal transfer request to Nice management. He hasn't featured in the first team since.
Spartak Moscow and Bordeaux are also interested, but Villa have jumped into the lead with their opening offer.
Cyprien managed 24 games for 8 goals last season.
