Lorient agree to sell Ghana striker Jordan Ayew to Aston Villa for £12m

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According to Sky Sports sources, English Premier League side Aston Villa have had a £12 million bid for Ghana striker Jordan Ayew accepted by Lorient.

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The Premier League club are on the hunt for attacking options after selling star striker Christian Benteke.

Manager Tim Sherwood has used part of the £32.5m made from the Benteke to finance the transfer of the Ghana international.

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The 23-year-old, who is the brother of Swansea City forward Andre Ayew, scored 13 goals in all competitions last season.