Aston Villa are looking to bring in Keita Balde Diao (Picture: Getty)

Aston Villa have made a £7.8million bid for Lazio striker Keita Balde Diao, according to reports.

Diao is one of the most exciting forwards in Europe and has been watched by Arsenal and Liverpool scouts in recent months.

And after reports this week that he’s handed in a transfer request to seal a move away, claims in Italy say Villa have moved in and made a £7.8m bid.

A speedy forward who can play on the wing, this would be some deal if Villa can put it out of the bag.


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