Aston Villa have told Inter Milan to keep them informed of McDonald Mariga's situation.
The Kenya international is happy at Inter, though the Serie A champs are expected to make him available in the summer.
Villa have told Inter they're ready to take Mariga off their hands.
However, local sources say the final decision is likely to be left to the player.
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