Aston Villa want a new defensive midfielder. Could they look to raid Leeds?
Aston Villa visit Leeds United this weekend hoping to move to within a point of the Whites in the Championship table.
One player who will not be involved for the home side is midfielder Toumani Diagouraga, who has not played for Leeds since a nightmare result on the first day of the season away to QPR.
Leeds United’s Toumani Diagouraga
With Aston Villa prioritising a new defensive midfielder this January, according to The Mirror, the experienced Championship ace could be a cheap and available option for Steve Bruce to add some quality squad depth.
Diagouraga signed for Leeds from Brentford last January, snubbing interest from Rangers in the process.
He played a prominent role under Steve Evans but quickly fell out of favour under Garry Monk, who has preferred to promote academy talents.
Leeds United’s Toumani Diagouraga
The 29-year-old Frenchman has more than 100 Championship appearances under his belt, most of which came at Brentford where he was part of a side which clinched a 2014/15 play-off spot.
He has been playing under-23 football over the past few months and is a near certainty to move on in January.
With a point to prove, Diagouraga could be a smart signing for Villa and provide competition for Mile Jedinak in midfield, while allowing their array of attacking talents to flourish.
Leeds United’s Toumani Diagouraga scores his sides second goal
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