ASTON VILLA want to hijack Bournemouth’s move for Rennes skipper Adrien Truffert.
Villa look keen on the left-back and could swoop for the 23-year-old if they can quickly sell a player.
The Cherries are close to agreeing a £20million deal for France international Truffert.
They see him as a replacement for Milos Kerkez, who is expected to join Premier League champions Liverpool this summer.
Truffert has scored two goals and provided two assists in 33 Ligue 1 games this season, as Rennes finished 12th.
But the 23-year-old has understandably struggled to get into France‘s star-studded squad.
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The full-back has made just one appearances for Les Bleus, after receiving his first call-up for two Uefa Nations League matches.
The switches get more complicated when you consider that Bournemouth were interested in Anfield left-back Andy Robertson.
But the Villa Park outfit may struggle to bring the 32-year-old Scot to the West Midlands, considering Arne Slot’s stance on an exit.
Unai Emery is believed to be in the market for a new left-back with Frenchman Lucas Digne and Ian Maatsen failing to impress the Spaniard.
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Meanwhile, Bournemouth are also in the market for Spanish keeper Joan Garcia, who was linked with Arsenal.
The 24-year-old is set to sign for Barcelona from Espanyol — but could then be loaned out for a season in the Premier League.
