Huge flop linked after Spanish revival

ASTON Villa have once again been linked with a move for creative midfielder Habib Diarra, who is the captain of French side Strasbourg, who qualified for the Europa Conference League qualifiers for next season.

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Diarra, who is only 21 despite being handed the armband this past season, played 30 games and made nine goal contributions under boss Liam Rosenior.

The Senegal international came through the ranks in Strasbourg and has already clocked up over 100 first-team appearances.

Villa, according to the Sun, took an interest from afar in Diarra last season and have continued to keep tabs on him this campaign, another year during which he has flourished once more.

It's claimed that Diarra would command a transfer fee upwards of £25million.