Sochaux winger Ryad Boudebouz is being watched by Aston Villa.
The Daily Mail says Villa scouts watched Boudebouz in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Evian.
Boudebouz, 23, is an Algerian international, and appeared for his side at the African Nations Cup earlier this year, although he played for birth nation France at under-17 and under-19 level.
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