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Aston Villa have concrete interest in re-signing Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe

Aston Villa have concrete interest in re-signing Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe as they look to reinforce the central defensive department, Football Insider reports.

The 23-year-old previously had two separate loan stints with the Villans, and he played an important role in their top-flight promotion in 2018/19.

He has now emerged as a transfer target for the Midlands outfit, who are looking to fill the void left by the departure of Bjorn Engels to Royal Antwerp.

The club want the United graduate to offer competition to first-choice regulars Ezri Konsa and Tyrone Mings, as well as back-up Kortney Hause.