The 28-year-old has not played for Bordeaux since November after sustaining an injury but has now returned to fitness.

But even so the club confirmed that Sane was left out of the French club's domestic cup quarter-final win over Lorient last night due to transfer discussions, not any injury.

According to French website Foot 365, the Senegalese international also has an offer from Besiktas on the table but Aston Villa manager Remi Garde is hoping his reputation in France from his time as Lyon boss can tempt the player to England.