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Report: Crystal Palace and Everton want £32,500-a-week workhorse likened to N’Golo Kante

Photo by Neville Williams/Aston Villa FC via Getty Images
Photo by Neville Williams/Aston Villa FC via Getty Images

According to the , Everton and Crystal Palace are interested in signing Aston Villa workhorse Marvelous Nakamba.

What’s the story?

Well, both Rafa Benitez and Patrick Vieira are considering a swoop for the man before the transfer window shuts.

Nakamba is a firm fan favourite at Villa Park, despite a lack of game time under Dean Smith.

Premier League starts last season, and appearances in total.

However, when he does play, he often performs. The Villans won nine of those 13 games in which Nakamba featured, proving his effectiveness.

The believe Aston Villa are reluctant to sell the 27-year-old, although Everton and Crystal Palace are prepared to test their resolve.

Who does Marvelous Nakamba play like?

Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images
Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images

Interestingly, Nakamba has been compared to N’Golo Kante.

You might feel it’s a lazy comparison, although it’s an apt one seeing as both players are fairly small, and charge around the pitch like excitable terriers.

It was who made the comparison, when writing a detailed scouting report on the Zimbabwean midfielder.

Photo by Neville Williams/Aston Villa FC via Getty Images
Photo by Neville Williams/Aston Villa FC via Getty Images

In our view, this rumour could have legs, depending on what Nakamba wants.

If the man is happy to warm the bench and be used as a utility man by Smith, then he’ll probably stay in the Midlands.

However, if he wants to push himself and feature more often, he might be inclined to push for an exit from Villa Park.

Only time will tell what happens.