Aston Villa have joined the battle for Olympique Marseille midfielder Morgan Sanson.

L'Equipe says Newcastle United and Aston Villa are eyeing Sanson.

The Magpies are keen on the central midfielder.

Sanson, rated at £30 million, has also been linked with the club's Premier League rivals Everton.

He has previously been mentioned as a target for Leicester City, West Ham United and Wolverhampton Wanderers.