Former Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi could be on his way back to the Premier League.
The Frenchman fell out of favor with Gunners boss Mikel Arteta and was shown the door.
However, the central midfielder appears to have matured and is impressing with Marseille in Ligue 1.
Aston Villa are thought to be keen on securing Guendouzi's signature this winter or summer.
Unai Emery's team are in the market for a new midfielder, especially if Douglas Luiz departs.
The reports of Villa's interest in Guendouzi are coming from French sources at present, according to The Mirror.