Porto defender Abdoulaye Ba is back on the radar of Premier League clubs.
Ba attracted enquires from Stoke City in January.
The Daily Mail says Aston Villa and Southampton have launched bids to sign towering Porto defender Abdoulaye Ba on loan.
The Portuguese want a £400,000 loan fee for the 22-year-old centre-back who is a Senegal international.
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