[ad_pod ]

Aston Villa have already brought back two of their promising loanees from last season in Anwar El Ghazi and Kortney Hause but another could now be walking back through the doors of Villa Park.

The Daily Mail have claimed that the Villans are aiming to sign Axel Tuanzebe in a deal they hope will cost no more than £8m.

Initially, it appeared as though the defender would remain at Manchester United after The Mirror suggested in May that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was willing to give him an opportunity in the first-team.

Yet, it appears as though Villa still remain hopeful of a possible return for the 21-year-old if The Daily Mail are to be believed.

Tuanzebe was vital under Dean Smith in the final months of last season, bouncing back from an injury he suffered over the Christmas period to help fire the Midlands outfit to promotion.

Boasting the ability to play in the middle of defence and at full-back too, he would offer a great sense of versatility to a Villa side looking to strengthen ahead of a return to the Premier League.

However, what do other writers at Football FanCast make of their ambitious plan to try and bring him back? Have a read below to find out.

Charles Jones

“One thing that is important for newly promoted sides from the Championship is keeping the core of players who got them promoted. Axel Tuanzebe was certainly a player who formed the backbone of that squad as he made 27 starts last season in the league and played in all three of Villa’s play-off games. Dean Smith has the right idea as he is looking at keeping the players who formed such an understanding with each other last term. A strong defence is important for any team in the Premier League and the addition of Tuanzebe would certainly be a big help.”

James Beavis

“If Aston Villa have the chance to sign Axel Tuanzebe for £8m, Dean Smith must not wait a second longer. The 21-year-old is clearly a promising talent having come through the ranks at Manchester United, and he proved during 30 appearances on loan at Villa Park last term just how effective he can be at the back as the Midlands club secured a Premier League return. The fact that he is young and has the potential to get better means he would be something of a snip at £8m in the current volatile transfer market. A defender who knows his teammates, the demands of the manager and the passionate supporters – what’s not to like?”

Ben Goodwin

“If Aston Villa can get Tuanzebe for as little as £8m then it’s a no brainer. He knows the club inside out, has a head-start on any other potential signings in terms of building relationships with players, and is young enough to improve further under the tutelage of Dean Smith. If he becomes a fixture in the side and helps them stave off relegation for several seasons, it could be the best £8m Villa have spent in years.”