Aston Villa fans react on Twitter after teen reportedly agrees terms of Championship-record move

Mon 15 August 2016 13:23, UK

By Amir Mir

Aston Villa are closing in on the signing of Bologna midfielder Amadou Diawara- and fans were left surprised with Roberto Di Matteo’s latest transfer move.

Italian newspaper Tutto Sport claim that Villa have agreed personal terms with the 19-year-old after tabling a £14.5million bid for his services.

Supporters were full of praise for their manager, who they believe is beginning to mould a top squad for the Championship season.

Despite Diawara’s relative young age, some fans were delighted that they were winning the race for a talented youngster.

However, others did confess that they have not heard of his name before as Villa are prepared to break the Championship transfer record with his reported £14.5 million signing.

The Midlands club previously signed striker Ross McCormack for £12 million, with midfielder Mile Jedinak set to make a move within the next few days which has left fans beginning to believe again.

Here are the fans reaction on Twitter.

https://twitter.com/DARTHGRUMBLE/status/765103994016522240

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#avfc So a busy week if reports to be believed, Jedinak, Bamford, Diawara maybe Hernandez, hmmm things beginning to look up #shrewdbusiness
— ogeedj (@ogee1968) August 15, 2016

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@TransferCentreL @villamozz @AaronTshibola @TommyElph4 of we get that last few in I’ll be shocked, Diawara ?
— Fran O’Connor (@franoconnor28) 14 August 2016

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https://twitter.com/scruffysausage/status/763355162794684416

Diawara looks the same mould as Gueye but quicker and younger ???? #Signhimup #avfc
— olly (@OllyWootton) August 10, 2016

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https://twitter.com/MartinCoss/status/764946156589817857

#AVFC – If we sign Diawara we've got a talent on our hands.
— Ashley Banner (@Ashley_Banner) August 14, 2016

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Rumours of Jedinak and Diawara and all I can think of is “please let Jedinak be true”. Unlike most others, never heard of Diawara #avfc
— Atif (@atif21) August 14, 2016

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Diawara signed for Bologna last summer and went on to make 34 appearances for the club as Roberto Donadoni’s side finished a respectable 14th last season.

The Guinea-born midfielder, who is known for his energetic style, attempted 1626 passes last term making him the youngest player in the top five European leagues to attempt 1000+ passes.

In other Aston Villa transfer news, the club are set to sign this Premier League duo.