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title: "Villa target Moukoudi to sleep on idea of joining club"
canonical: "https://readastonvilla.com/2018/08/30/villa-target-moukoudi-to-sleep-on-idea-of-joining-club/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Elliott Cuff"
section: "Aston Villa News"
published: "2018-08-30T21:25:49Z"
modified: "2018-08-30T21:25:49Z"
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# Villa target Moukoudi to sleep on idea of joining club

Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce has reportedly held talks with defender Harold Moukoudi over a potential move on Thursday, with the Frenchman sleeping on a decision over whether to join the Midlands club.

The 20-year old Le Havre centre-back also underwent a partial medical at Bodymoor Heath, but wants to think on the move, with late interest from Rennes said to have influenced his decision making.

![Clive Mason/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readastonvilla.com/readastonvilla/2018/08/1021385092.jpg)

This is according to [GFFN](https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2018/harold-moukoudi-held-talks-with-aston-villa-boss-steve-bruce-today-but-wants-to-sleep-on-it/), who cite Foot Mercato, claiming that Bruce is pursuing a possible loan deal with an obligation to buy for around €10million.

Moukoudi has reportedly already turned down offers from clubs outside of France this summer, as he wanted to remain in Ligue 2 or jump up to Ligue 1 to continue his development. However, he has now asked for time to allow him to decide on the next step in his career.