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Everton submit £7.2m bid for Aston Villa's Idrissa Gueye: Release clause triggered
EVERTON have reportedly made a move for Aston Villa midfielder Idrissa Gueye.
Everton trigger Idrissa Gueye's release clause at Aston Villa
That is according to Sky Sports, who claim Ronald Koeman's side have submitted a bid worth £7.2million to trigger his release clause.
Villa only signed the 25-year-old last summer for £9m, but their relegation to the Championship means he can be snapped up in a cut-price deal.
The former Lille midfielder has been heavily linked with a return to Ligue 1 with Marseille, but he has reportedly rejected their interest as he looks to return to the Premier League.
English champions Leicester were thought to be keen on Gueye before signing N'Golo Kante last year and may renew their interest after they lost the France star to Chelsea.
Everton poached director of football Steve Walsh from Leicester last week, and the 51-year-old has wasted no time in attempting to bring in his summer targets.
Gueye was a bright spark in a disastrous campaign for Aston Villa last term, finishing only behind Kante for interceptions and ranking high for tackles completed.