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Roberto Di Matteo has revealed how Aston Villa are working tirelessly to offload the players who no longer want to be involved.

And he has warned Adama Traore he "has a problem" if the wantaway winger can't find a new club.

After receiving the news earlier this week that Traore wants out of Villa, extra time has been taken up trying to find a solution.

A number of Spanish clubs are interested in the 20-year-old winger but so far the claret and blues are yet to receive a bid.

Di Matteo reckons the pace-ace will have ‘problem’ is a move is not agreed.

He said: (Adama) has expressed wishes to me that he wants to move on. He doesn’t want to be a part of our project.

“So it is a very simple decision for me, I want players who are committed to Aston Villa and the rest of the players.

“We want players who want to achieve the targets that we set ourselves.”

Asked what might happen if a move is not arranged, he replied: “Well then he has a problem then, so we are now looking to find a solution for him.

“I want to focus on the players who want to be here at Aston Villa.”

Di Matteo has had a difficult time since taking over due to the changes at the club.

Idrissa Gana and Ciaran Clark were taken away from his group because of the release clauses in their contract.

Carlos Sanchez and Carles Gil both wanted a move away and agreed loan deals at Fiorentina and Deportivo La Coruna respectively.

Scott Sinclair’s dragged-out move to Celtic was eventually finalised and Brad Guzan left for Middlesbrough days after returning back to training.

Moving on some of the other axed-squad members has been difficult so far, though.

Gabby Agbonlahor and Jordan Veretout both remain at the club while Joleon Lescott’s move to Rangers fell through at the last minute because he had a change of heart.

“It’s a headache that I’ve been dealing with from day one,” said the manager.