Source: Daily_Mail
Aston Villa agree fee for 'new Patrick Vieira' Gueida Fofana
Aston Villa have agreed a fee with Le Havre for France Under 19 captain Gueida Fofana - a player tipped to fill Patrick Vieira's former role as Les Bleus' midfield mainstay.[LNB]It is understood that Le Havre have accepted a initial payment of about £800,000 in a deal that will see them net 20 per cent of the fee if Villa sell him on.[LNB] Proven winner: Fofana hoists the Euro Under 19 trophy aloft[LNB]On the lookout: Villa boss Houllier [LNB]Fofana is expected in the West Midlands to tie up a deal in time for the transfer window reopening on January 1.[LNB]Gerard Houllier has got his man on a knockdown fee because the midfielder is out of contract at the end of the season.[LNB]Liverpool and Chelsea have also followed his progress, but Houllier's links have proved decisive.[LNB]Fofana, a 6ft imposing figure, captained his country to the Under 19 European Championship crown on home soil during the summer.[LNB] Villa steal a march on Chelsea and Liverpool with move for FofanaVilla and Blackburn head Premier League pack chasing Barca kid Romeu Houllier demands Villa tighten up desperate defence after City maulingASTON VILLA FC
