Cameroon midfielder Jean Makoun is deciding whether he wants to join Aston Villa, according to Lyon.
Transfer talks subject to Lyon midfielder's consent
Cameroon midfielder Jean Makoun is deciding whether he wants to join Aston Villa, according to Lyon.
Gerard Houllier met Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas for talks on Wednesday as the Villa boss bids to complete a reported £6million deal.
Discussions are ongoing, but Lyon are willing to negotiate about the bit-part player and are now waiting for Makoun's consent.
"The progress of the talks are still subject to the player's agreement," the French club said in a statement on their official website.
Makoun joined Lyon from Lille in 2008 when the former paid £11million for the now 27-year-old.
Houllier wants the defence-minded, 54-time international to bring some experience and responsibility to his young midfield.
Villa, who are in a Premier League relegation fight, are also chasing Blackpool's Charlie Adam.
