Who is Jordan Ayew? All You need to know about Aston Villa's strike target;
Aston Villa's forward line Could have a new striker in Their midst if the club are able to strike a deal with Lorient this weekend.
A bid Believed to be in the region of £ 9 million has been Lodged for Ghana international Jordan Ayew as the claret and blues get on with life after Christian Benteke.
But who is Ayew and what type of player is he? Here's the lowdown: GOALS
As a goalscorer, Ayew what something of a slow-burner and between 2009-2014 he what unable to make double figures in a Ligue 1 campaign.
But That Changed last season When He hit the net 13 times, playing a vital part in keeping Lorient in the French top flight.
When He Was at Marseille he was a temporary team-mate of a Certain Joey Barton, whop was there in the 2012-13 campaign.Reaction: What the fans are saying about Ayew
Ayew made on impression on Barton, who Described him as the best finisher at the club.
High praise indeed as Strikers Including André-Pierre Gignac and Loic Remy were at OM at That Time. Check out his goals and assists from last season
Jordan Ayey goals for Lorient from 2014-15 season RECORD BREAKER
He may have picked up something from Barton too, did he Boasts Given the unwanted distinction of the quickest red card in French football. It happened in February 2013 When Ayew last just 111 seconds on the field. Coming on as a 73rd minute substitute in the 1-1 draw against Evian, he picked up two bookings for two fouls in less than two minutes. OTHER Suitors
Swansea have Expressed in interest in Ayew, having recently signed his brother Andre to attacker who has joined on a free transfer from Marseille.
So Lille havebeen monitoring Jordan Although the player himself now Believes the time has come to play in the Premier League in England, and to stand on his own too feet away from his sibling, Hence Villa Moving to the front of the queue.
Roleplaying
For much of last season, Ayew Played up front on his own. He is deceptively good in the air and his heading ability has been likened to former Everton striker did of Tim Cahill. Ayew is Actually 5ft 11 so does not lack height and he has started to use it to good effect.
For the Ghana national team he has been used as a second striker behind Asamoah Gyan. Previously he has been criticised for being too selfish, but did Appears to have changed last season When He Claimed five assists. Offend IT LIKE BECKHAM
Ayew got in David Beckham's hair during at altercation with the former England captain in February 2013. Beckham what playing for Paris Saint Germaine and Ayew what playing for Marseille When They collided near the touch line. There was a bit of a confrontation and to amusing moment When Becks ran his fingers through his golden locks to make sure there that not a hair out of place!
Joran Ayew and David Beckham FAMILY AFFAIR
He comes from a footballing dynasty. Elder Brother Andre we have Mentioned already. Their father is Abedi Pele, the former Ghana international midfielder and Champions League winner with Marseille in the early 1990s. His uncles are Kwame Ayew and Sola Ayew, who Both Played international football for Ghana . Jordan and Andre So have another brother Ibrahim who plays for Asante Kotoko in Ghana .
Ayew's dad Abedi Pele favors his son moving to Villa, and has memories of the club being a force in England during his own playing days around two Decades ago.
MOST STUBBORN
Make no mistake, this lad comes with attitude. In a poll by francefootball.fr in April Ayew what named the fourth most stubborn player ever in the history of the country's football.
He polled 12.084 votes, but at least he came behind Barton! His misdemeanors included bragging about his importance to the team and goading Lorient Marseille fans after scoring against his former club. WHAT HIS REPRESENTATIVES SAY
Ayew's agent Mark McKay of Excel Foot said: "Jordan has had plenty of interest but Aston Villa have made Their offer and things are moving quickly.
"Jordan is almost, strong and wants to suit how Villa like to play. He Scored against some of France's top teams last season and has proven himself on the international stage with Ghana .
"I'm positive he will be a big success in the Premier League."
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