Aston Villa to fight Bordeaux for the signature of Le Havre teenager Gueida Fofana

24 February 2011 01:27
Aston Villa will face a summer battle with Bordeaux to sign the teenage Le Havre midfielder Gueida Fofana. [LNB]Villa were close to a deal in the transfer window only for the proposed ?1million move for the 19-year-old to collapse.   [LNB]Fofana travelled to Birmingham in December, but the player's wage demands scuppered the deal.[LNB] Battle: Villa have a fight on their hands for Gueida Fofana (centre) [LNB]Speaking after the collapse of the deal, Villa boss Gerard Houllier outlined his frustrations at missing out on one of France's hottest prospects.[LNB]'The Fofana deal is not done and I doubt it will be done.[LNB]'For the moment, an agreement has not been reached. He's got potential. He's a 19-year-old player, very mature, with a strong personality,' he said.[LNB] Villa chief Houllier eyes summer swoop for out-of-favour Barca defender Milito Bannan: I'm good enough to play for Villa so don't send me out on loan[LNB]  

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