Aston Villa are waiting for the green light to take Axel Tuanzebe off Manchester United's hands.

Football Insider says Villa are in a strong position to sign Tuanzebe.

Villa have been informed that United plan to let Tuanzebe go this summer and, having registered their interest early, they are now front of the queue.

With United determined to sign Raphael Varane from Real Madrid, Tuanzebe could face even more competition for minutes next season.

Dean Smith is looking for a centre-back to compete with Tyrone Mings and Ezri Konsa and Tuanzebe fits the bill.