O'Leary Confirms French Midfielder Bid

With limited funds available, the Villa boss is scouring the continent for players in a bid to increase squad numbers at the club and the Nantes midfielder, valued at around the £2million mark falls into the category of player O'Leary is chasing.

"Berson is a player available at the right price level we are working at who can do us a job," the Villa boss told Sky Sports.

"We simply have to get players in after letting so many go last season."