Aston Villa are weighing up a formal bid for Lens midfielder Cheick Doucoure, Turkish journalist Ekrem Konur claims.
Villa have been active in the transfer market this summer, and they have already made five signings, spending over £95 million.
Their spending spree is likely to continue after the £100m windfall from Jack Grealish’s transfer to Manchester City this month.
Having already reinforced the attack and defence, their focus now appears in midfield with Doucoure regarded as a top target.
Lens value the 21-year-old at £12.