Berson set to seal Auxerre move

The French midfielder has been in sublime form during a season-long loan at the Ligue 1 team, with an international call-up even mooted, and they are keen to secure his services on a permanent basis. "Ian Broomfield [Villa's chief scout] was in France yesterday and there could be movement with that next week," said David O'Leary. "Auxerre are keen to put a package together for the club."