Aston Villa are looking to secure the signing of Marseille midfielder Morgan Sanson in the January transfer window, according to Fabrizio Romano. 

The reputed Italian journalist has claimed on Twitter that Villa ‘confident’ of completing the signing of the 26-year-old midfielder.

Villa have entered negotiations with the French club, and they are looking to find an agreement with the French club (and with the player) in the next few days.

We covered yesterday that Sanson is expected to cost in the region of £13-18m, and Marseille are looking to use the money to sign Arkadiusz Krystian from Napoli.

Aston Villa are confident to complete the signing of Sanson from OM in the next few days – negotiation opened also to find the agreement on personal terms. #avfc

…meanwhile, OM are working to sort out last details with Napoli and then announce the signing of Arek Milik.