Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest enquired about Valentin Atangana

Premier League clubs Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest both asked about French midfielder Valentin Atangana last summer.

What happened. France youth international Valentin Atangana was the subject of enquiries from Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest last summer, according to L’Équipe. The 21-year-old midfielder is reportedly on the radar of both Premier League sides.

• Atangana is a France youth international.
• Both Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest made enquiries.
• The interest dates back to last summer.

No move materialised, but the Premier League interest suggests Atangana could be one to watch in future windows.

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