Report plays down Aston Villa interest in Mbaye Diagne, ‘unknown’ and ‘better’ striker option possible on deadline day

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Aston Villa are expected to continue their summer spending tomorrow as they hunt for another new striker. Scott Hogan’s loan switch to Stoke City leaves Dean Smith’s men looking a little short in attack, despite the arrival of Wesley Moraes from Club Brugges. 

One name that has been mentioned as a possible recruit is Mbaye Diagne. As reported by Aksam recently, Dean Smith’s side were said to be considering an £11 million move for the player. 

Yesterday, Turkish source Sabah claimed that Aston Villa had made a £9.2 million bid for the player, but that Galatasaray are hopeful of a deal in the region of £12 million.

Considering Diagne scored 31 goals in 36 games last season, Aston Villa fans were rightly a little excited. 

However, the Birmingham Mail appears to have poured cold water on the deal. They claim that reports linking Diagne with a move to Villa have been ‘played down’. 

The same report suggests that RB Leipzig striker Jean-Kevin Augustin is a far more likely recruit. However, the club is reportedly ‘actively looking’ at ‘unknown’ and ‘better’ striker options. 

It seems that Aston Villa might have a surprise up their sleeve when it comes to bringing in a striker on deadline day. 

But it seems Diagne will not be that man.