Villa close in on Makoun

Aston Villa are close to sealing a £6.5m deal to sign Lyon midfielder Jean Makoun.

Villa close in on Makoun
Thu, 13 Jan, 2011 - 13:15

Aston Villa are close to sealing a £6.5m deal to sign Lyon midfielder Jean Makoun.

Villa manager Gerard Houllier flew to his native France to hold talks with his former club yesterday over Makoun.

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