Aston Villa want Ahmed Elmohamady

Aston Villa will seek to seal a January deal for Hull City defender Ahmed Elmohamady, according to reports.

The Egyptian international impressed during his time in the Premier League with the Tigers.

According to The Mirror, Tigers boss Steve Bruce will allow the versatile full-back make a return to the Premier League in the winter transfer window.

It is added that the Villains are heading the race to land the player's services in the New Year.

The 28-year-old has made 137 appearances for the Yorkshire outfit till date.