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Aston Villa have been linked with a £4m move for striker Claudio Beauvue.

The Lyon striker was wanted by West Ham in the summer but they lost out narrowly on his signature.

The 27-year-old scored 34 goals in 94 games for his previous club Guingamp.

Reports in France are that he is currently unsettled and would welcome a move.

Duo wanted

Greek side AEK Athens are reportedly looking to sign Gabby Agbonlahor and Charles N'Zogbia.

The manager is Gus Poyet who appears to be using his knowledge of the Premier League to target a couple of bargains in the January window.

Recent reports have suggested that both players would be allowed to move if the right offers came in.

Amalfita-no!

Former West Brom midfielder Morgan Amalfitano looks set to shun Aston Villa and join Lille instead.

Villa had reportedly shown an interest in the free-agent after he left West Ham.

It is now thought he will opt for a move to Lille instead.

Grealish heading out?

The Daily Mail are reporting that Jack Grealish could be set for a shock exit from Aston Villa.

Leeds United, QPR and Derby are all being linked with a transfer window swoop for the youngster.

The 20-year-old winger is back in the Villa team after being exiled by new boss Garde after being pictured out partying following defeat to Everton.

Garde adopted a hardline stance with Grealish and has since commented that he isn't the finished article.

Now the Championship trio are vying to sign him on loan for the rest of the season.

At this stage there is nothing to suggest Garde would consider letting Grealish leave for any duration

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Agbonlahor for Wolves?

Wolves are reportedly poised to make a bid for unsettled Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor.

It is a crucial stage in the claret and blue career of Aston Villa's current longest serving player.

Since being axed from Remi Garde's squad for failing to impress the manager - although the claim a back problem is now the cause of his omission - Agbonlahor's Villa future, or lack of one, has come into sharp focus.

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Wolves are looking for pace up front to complement Benik Afobe, the absence of Nouha Dicko (injury) has been telling so far this season.

Kenny Jackett knows an injection of pace and experience could be vital if his side are to challenge for the play-offs.

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N'Zogbia pay-off

Villa are set to pay off £10million winger Charles N’Zogbia.

The 29-year-old Frenchman, has played just twice this season and is now looking to kick-start his career in America's MLS.

He has six months left on the five-year deal that he signed when he arrived from Wigan in the summer of 2011.

He has made just 63 starts for Villa and only scored five goals.

Cov Cole close

Out of favour midfielder Joe Cole is set to complete a permanent move to Coventry City this week.

The Sky Blues are hopeful of completing a deal in time for Cole to play against League One promotion rivals Walsall next Tuesday.

Gardner set for Forest return?

Aston Villa's Gary Gardner could be set for a return to Nottingham Forest on loan.

Reports in Nottingham claim the Championship club have agreed a deal for the midfielder until the end of the season, with the player said to be keen on making a return to the City Ground.

Gardner spent the second half of last season on loan at Forest, scoring four goals in 18 appearances.

The 23-year-old recently signed a new deal at Villa Park but has found his first team opportunities limited and has yet to feature this season.

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