Aston Villa target Neal Maupay is reportedly favouring a move to the Premier League this summer, according to the Evening Standard.
The Brentford forward was linked with a move to Villa Park back in January, however, a deal never materialised after the Bees demanded £20m for the Frenchman.
However, after Villa claimed the final spot in the Premier League with a 2-1 play-off final victory over Derby County, Maupay has once again been linked with a move to Villa Park ahead of the new season.
The 22-year-old has previously worked under current Villa boss Dean Smith at Brentford and has found the back of the net with ease during his two-year stay in England.
Maupay netted 28 goals in all competitions last season and is being tipped to make the move to the Midlands to lead the line for Villa next year.
On-loan striker Tammy Abraham looks unlikely to return to Villa Park next season, which increases the need for attacking reinforcements for Smith, one of which could be Maupay after the latest reports.
