Bakary Sako (Picture: Getty)

Aston Villa are reportedly close to agreeing a deal for Wolves’ winger Bakary Sako.

Sako has been linked with a move to Villa Park for some time, with local rivals West Brom also said to be keen on a deal for the player, who is out of contract in the summer.

But according to the Mirror, Sako favours a switch to link up with Tim Sherwood despite Wolves’ attempts to tie him down to a new contract.

The Mali international has netted 14 goals for the Championship side this term, helping them remain in the hunt for a play-off place at the end of the season.


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