Aston Villa are targeting Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma for the summer market.
The midfielder, 25, has 18 months left on his deal with the Seagulls and has a number of clubs keen on him.
Villa allegedly had a £25m offer for the star rejected earlier in the transfer window.
Brighton are believed to be looking for a figure of over £45m for the Mali international.
The Daily Mail reports that Villa also 'decided against' making a move for Bissouma before the close of the window yesterday.
Bissouma would have added some defensive reinforcement for Villa in midfield, something boss Steven Gerrard is keen to add to.
Instead Gerrard and his team will reignite their interest during the summer.
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