Report: Aston Villa have submitted bid for West Ham target Maxime Lopez

According to reports from ArenaNapoli, Marseille midfielder Maxime Lopez is wanted by a host of clubs, including Premier League duo Aston Villa and West Ham.

Marseille are under financial constraints and need to offload some of their star players to avoid Financial Fair Play sanctions. And Lopez is one of those players who could be sold by the club this summer.

The report claims that Italian club Napoli and have joined Sevilla in the race for Lopez’s signature. The La Liga outfit are leading the race at the moment for his signature.

The 22-year-old midfielder can play in the centre or on the right side. He possesses pace, mobility, excellent technique and fantastic passing range. Lopez has a…