Report: Aston Villa frontrunners to sign ‘terrific’ £50k-a-week ace on loan

Tue 3 August 2021 21:15, UK Updated Tue 3 August 2021 21:44, UK

Aston Villa are reportedly frontrunners to sign Axel Tuanzebe on loan.

The claims the Villans have stepped up efforts to secure the Manchester United man’s services once again.

Dean Smith is reportedly eager to be reunited with Tuanzebe, who played a big part in Villa’s 2018-19 promotion campaign.

And Manchester United are content to let the defender leave on loan this summer, added the report.

Should Tuanzebe rejoin Villa on loan, it would be his third loan spell at Villa Park.

The centre-back made five appearances during the 2017-18 season under Steve Bruce.

However, Tuanzebe etched his name in Villa folklore the following season under Smith.

The 23-year-old made 28 Championship appearances in claret-and-blue that year.

Aston Villa targeting “terrific” player once again?

Smith sung Tuanzebe’s praises the following season.

“He is a terrific guy,” the quotes him as saying.

“He’s got a terrific attitude, that is the thing which will stand him in good stead with his career. I can’t speak highly enough of him.

“He was a big part of why we got promoted last season.

“I loved working with him, and I would like to think I helped in a small part in his development.”