Aston Villa in race with Turkish giants to secure Lyon's Jean Makoun

Aston Villa are facing competition from Fenerbahce to sign Lyon's Cameroon international midfielder Jean Makoun for £7m. Villa's Republic of Ireland under-21 international striker James Collins, 20, has joined Shrewsbury Town on a free transfer. Lyon in wait: Jean Makoun (third left) a Villa target Blackburn join West Ham and Villa in bid to sign Newcastle star BartonHoullier wants Wayne in his world as Villa boss admits interest in City manASTON VILLA FC: All the latest news from across the web  Explore more:Places: Lyon, Republic of Ireland, Cameroon

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