Aston Villa want to bring in Jean Marie Dongou (Picture: Getty)

Aston Villa are working on an ambitious move to sign highly-rated Barcelona striker Jean Marie Dongou on-loan for the rest of the season.

Dongou, 18, is a graduate of Barca’s impressive youth system where he has scored goals for fun in recent seasons.

The Cameroon Under-20 international has been nicknamed ‘the new Samuel Eto’o’ because of his power and pace – and Villa hope to be able to bring him until the end of the campaign.

Paul Lambert has earned a reputation for developing young talent, and he hopes that will convince Barca to let Dongou move to Villa Park.




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Dongou is seen as a big talent at Barca (Picture: Getty)

Lambert were put onto the player after his performances in the NextGen Series last year, in which he was the top scorer, and scouts also watched him score and grab an assist for the Barca first-team in the Copa Del Rey clash with FC Cartagena in December.

Barca have been cautious about loaning their young talents out in recent years, but Villa hope the deal could be part of a partnership between the two clubs.

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