"Making calls" - Journalist drops claim as Villa could look to push through one final deal

Aston Villa are still probably making calls about signing Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma, says transfer insider Pete O'Rourke.

The Villans are thought to be keen on the 25-year-old, but Brighton's stance on outgoings this transfer window has made things difficult for them.

According to The Telegraph, Villa are trying to tie down a deal for Bissouma for either this month or the summer. 

Sky Sports was one outlet to initially report that the Midlands club wanted to buy the Mali international in a potential £50m deal this transfer window, but they may indeed have to settle for the summer.

Speaking at the start of the month, Brighton manager Graham Potter was quoted as saying (via MailOnline): "We're not a selling club at all, we don't have to sell anybody."

This late in the window now, it would be a surprise to see the Seagulls sell such a key player like Bissouma.

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Nevertheless, O'Rourke thinks the Villans are still trying to sign Bissouma before the transfer window shuts. 

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, the football journalist said: "It'll be a tough one to get done today. I'm sure they are probably making calls, making enquiries to see if they could get Bissouma."

If Villa do manage to land Bissouma at some point, the player who is likely to be at most risk at Villa Park is Douglas Luiz, with the two being the current ball winners in their respective sides. 

For Brighton, Bissouma is averaging an impressive 3.6 tackles per league game, while Luiz 1.9 for Villa (via WhoScored).

The Brighton man also trumps the Brazilian when it comes to interceptions made, 1.9 to his 1.2.

The above is not to say Luiz has been a bad player for Villa,