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title: "Aston Villa in for Senegal International"
canonical: "https://readastonvilla.com/2016/01/04/4319/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Evin Grant"
section: "Aston Villa Transfer News"
published: "2016-01-04T13:48:53Z"
modified: "2016-01-04T13:53:15Z"
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# Aston Villa in for Senegal International

Lokomotiv Moscow striker Oumar Niasse could be set for a £15m move to the Premier League, with a host of clubs interested, including Aston Villa.

According to [the Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/jan/04/lokomotiv-moscow-oumar-niasse-premier-league), United are just one of a host of clubs monitoring the in-form striker’s progress.

Fellow Premier League clubs Manchester United, Arsenal, Spurs, Everton and Newcastle United are also believed to be in the race to sign the 25-year-old.

![Epsilon/Getty Images Sport](https://freshpress-production.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2016/01/499953062.jpg)

The Senegalese forward joined the Russian side for a fee of £4m back in 2014, and since then, he has netted 12 times in 28 appearances.

Niasse has also created goals, registering an impressive total of ten assists this season.

![Epsilon/Getty Images Sport](https://freshpress-production.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2016/01/493206766.jpg)

European giants Bayer Leverkusen and AS Monaco have both had bids rejected by Lokomotiv for their star striker.