Bordeaux winger Mehdi Zerkane is attracting Premier League interest.
L'Equipe says Aston Villa have been monitoring Zerkane ahead of a potential summer transfer.
Villa's Sporting Director Johan Lange had scouts watch the 21-year-old score in Bordeaux's 3-0 win over Lens last month.
The 21 year-old Algeria international has a deal with Bordeaux to 2024.