Reports are out claiming that Aston Villa and Southampton are ready to go head to head for FC Porto’s Abdoulaye Ba.
The Daily Mail claims that the 22-year old Senegalese centre-back is wanted on loan by both the Premier League clubs with Porto looking for a fee of around £400,000.
Ba has been with Porto since 2010 and during his time has experienced loan spells with Covilha and Academica.