Aston Villa close on Lille winger Anwar El Ghazi

By Sky Sports News

Aston Villa are on the verge of signing Lille winger Anwar El Ghazi, according to Sky sources.

The 23-year-old, who started 19 Ligue 1 games last term, is considered surplus to requirements by the French club.

Villa and Leeds have both been linked with a move for the player but it appears the former are set to win the race to sign him.

It has been suggested that a loan move will be agreed with a view to a permanent deal, potentially as early as January.

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El-Ghazi is a Holland international and made his name as a youngster at Ajax before his move to Lille in 2016.

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