Aston Villa has stepped up their interest in Wigan winger Charles N'Zogbia by submitting a £10million bid.
Villa boss Alex McLeish considers the France international as his number one target to replace Liverpool-bound Stewart Downing.
The club have ample funds accessible with the sale of Ashley Young to Manchester United and possibly Downing - if his move to Anfield goes through - raising £36 million this summer.
McLeish is a long-term follower of N'Zogbia who has one year remaining on his current deal with the Latics.
McLeish came close to signing the former Newcastle man at Birmingham 12 months ago only for the move to break down over personal terms at the 11th hour.
Manchester City's Shaun Wright-Phillips and Spartak Moscow's Aiden McGeady are also on radar of the Scot.
McLeish is keen to start strengthen his squad for the new season.
Manchester City want-away keeper Shay Given is expected to sign in a £3.5 million deal, once he has negotiated a settlement on the remainder of his contract, as a replacement for Brad Friedel.
McLeish is also interested in West Ham's Scott Parker .
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