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Aston Villa make a bid for Matteo Guendouzi as they plot a shock Premier League return for the Marseille man... with Unai Emery keen to reunite with the former Arsenal midfielder as part of Villans' ambitious January plans

Matteo Guendouzi could be set for a Premier League return just six months after his Arsenal departure, with Aston Villa making a bid to procure his services.

The French midfielder has impressed since his switch to Marseille and Aston Villa are thought to lead the charge for the 23-year-old's signature, with former Arsenal boss Unai Emery a huge admirer of his talents.

Guendouzi and Co narrowly missed out on a Champions League knockout spot after a defeat to Tottenham and is part of a contingent of former Arsenal stars at Marseille, having left the Gunners permanently in 2022.