Morgan Amalfitano to reject Aston Villa interest in favour of Lille move

Lille are closing in on the signing of former West Brom and West Ham midfielder Morgan Amalfitano.

The Frenchman is currently a free agent after leaving Upton Park in October via mutual consent.

Since then the 30-year-old has been on the hunt for a new club, with several sides in France expressing an interest.

But now, according to RMC, Lille have won the race and are on the cusp of agreeing a deal with Amalfitano.

The Ligue 1 side have held talks with the former Marseille man and he is keen on a return to France.

Aston Villa had expressed a late interest - but the deal with Lille is expected to be completed by the end of this week.