Friday, 12th November 2010
Aston Villa are believed to be lining up a swoop for Lyon midfielder Jean Makoun when the winter transfer window opens following an admission that he is looking for the exit door. The 27-year-old has had an uneasy relationship with the Lyon supporters and now believes the time has come to make his exit from the Stade Gerland.
"I’m not going to complain", said Makoun to L’Equipe about support attitudes towards him, "but I think the next transfer window [to leave]."
The tough-tackling defensive midfielder cost Lyon €14M to tempt from Lille in 2008 and is known to be highly rated by Aston Villa boss and former Lyon coach Gerard Houllier. The Frenchman is believed to have made Makoun a priority for the winter transfer window and will be delighted if he can convince the Cameroon international to head to Villa Park.
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