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Report: Aston Villa and Crystal Palace interested in Jean-Kevin Augustin

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Aston Villa and Crystal Palace are reportedly interested in signing Jean-Kevin Augustin this summer.

Jean-Kevin Augustin of Red Bull Leipzig during the Pre-season Friendly match between Red Bull Leipzig v Galatasaray SK at Stadion Tivoli on July 19, 2019 in Innsbruck, Austria

According to Sky Sports, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace are interested in signing Jean-Kevin Augustin from RB Leipzig in the summer transfer window.

It has been reported that Premier League duo Villa and Palace are considering making moves for the 22-year-old striker this summer.

The report has also claimed that Ligue 1 outfits Nice and AS Roma are keen on the French youngster.

Leipzig are willing to sell Augustin, but the Bundesliga outfit want £15 million as transfer fee, according to the report.

Jean-Kevin Augustin of Red Bull Leipzig scores during the Pre-season Friendly match between Red Bull Leipzig v Galatasaray SK at Stadion Tivoli on July 19, 2019 in Innsbruck, Austria

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Augustin has been on the books of Leipzig since 2017 when he joined from French giants Paris Saint-Germain for a transfer fee reported by Sky Sports to be worth £15m.

According to WhoScored, the 22-year-old striker made four starts and 13 substitute appearances in the Bundesliga for Leipzig last season, scoring three goals in the process.

During the 2017-18 campaign, the youngster made 14 starts and 11 substitute appearances in the Bundesliga for Leipzig, scoring nine goals and providing five assists in the process, according to WhoScored.

Jean-Kevin Augustin of Red Bull Leipzig during the Pre-season Friendly match between Red Bull Leipzig v Galatasaray SK at Stadion Tivoli on July 19, 2019 in Innsbruck, Austria