Aston Villa transfer news: 'Quite advanced' - Villa know 'all terms needed' to sign £50m ace

Aston Villa know what it would take to prise Yves Bissouma away from Brighton & Hove Albion after previously entering advanced negotiations and could still return with a late bid, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.

Villa have already shown their ambition by bringing in the likes of Philippe Coutinho and Lucas Digne since the window opened for business at the start of the month, but there could still be further activity ahead of tomorrow's 11pm deadline.

It is understood that Tottenham Hotspur are looking to swoop in and clinch Bissouma's arrival before the transfer window slams shut, but Villa have also held an interest throughout the month.

Sky Sports have reported Bissouma is on the Midlands club's radar and they have been keen to strike a deal.

Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal have also been name-checked as potential destinations, along with Newcastle United.

An unnamed club has strengthened their interest as well, with Fabrice Hawkins - via Get French Football News - suggesting a £30million bid was rejected by Brighton earlier in the window.

The Athletic have claimed it would take a bid in the region of £50million for Brighton to even consider selling central midfielder Bissouma, meaning Villa would have to smash their transfer record to secure his services.

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Jones believes Villa have the upper-hand on Bissouma's other suitors due to negotiations earlier in the window and would not be surprised to see them make a late offer.

The transfer insider told GIVEMESPORT: "It didn't really advance as far as they were hoping it would with Bissouma.

"But, at least at this stage, they already know all the