Saint Etienne have opened negotiations with Aston Villa over the loan signing of Jordan Veretout.
The midfielder is expected to leave the Championship club this summer, despite only joining them from Nantes for £8m 12 months ago.
Marseille were close to signing the Frenchman last month, but talks broke down at the 11th hour of negotiations.
And now, according to Foot Mercato, Saint Etienne have moved in and are hoping to snap up Veretout on loan.
Aston Villa are willing to let the 23-year-old leave and other clubs have already expressed an interest in striking a deal.