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Aston Villa transfer round-up: Hernandez update; Ayew linked with exit; Lazio star reportedly keen on Villa move

Hull City's Abel Hernandez in action (REUTERS)
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A select round-up of the latest Aston Villa news…

Hull City's Abel Hernandez in actionHull City’s Abel Hernandez in action

First up is news regarding Villa’s attempt to bring Hull City striker Abel Hernandez to the club, with the Uruguayan international reportedly keen on a move to Villa Park, according to the Daily Mail.

The report claims, however, that the Tigers are holding firm on the sale of their star player, and want to get a replacement in before they allow Hernandez to leave.

Meanwhile, the Villans have been made the bookies’ favourites to sign Leicester City striker Leonardo Ulloa, with SkyBet pricing the Midlands outfit at 5/1 to sign the 30-year-old Argentine.

Leicester City's Leonardo Ulloa in action with Swansea's Leroy FerLeicester City’s Leonardo Ulloa in action

Ulloa is likely to find his first-team opportunities limited at the King Power Stadium this season following the arrival of Ahmed Musa.

In other news, regarding a potential outgoing this time, and ESPN are reporting that Hull and Marseille are interested in signing Villa forward Jordan Ayew.

Aston Villa’s Jordan Ayew celebrates scoring their first goal Jordan Ayew celebrates scoring for Villa

The report claims that the Midlands club could be tempted to sell for around £11 million.

Next up is news emanating from France claiming that Villa are one of three Championship clubs interested in signing Bordeaux’s Uruguayan striker Diego Rolan, according to RMC Sport.

The 23-year-old scored seven goals and contributed with four assists for Bordeaux during their Ligue 1 campaign last term.

And finally, the Sun claim that Lazio midfielder Ravel Morrison is keen on a move to Villa Park, although there are four other clubs interested in signing the 23-year-old.

West Ham's Ravel MorrisonRavel Morrison during his time at West Ham United