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Yebda attracting interest

Dejection for Hassan Yebda.
Image: Yebda: Linked with Villa

Benfica midfielder Hassan Yebda could return to the Premier League, according to his agent.

But representative claims that a fee has yet to be agreed

Benfica midfielder Hassan Yebda could return to the Premier League, according to his agent. The Algerian spent last season on loan at Portsmouth and was one of the standout performers in a relegation campaign at Fratton Park. Yebda's displays are reported to have attracted interest from Aston Villa, Everton, Fulham and Blackburn, with his representative confirming that there has been contact from England. His brother Karim, who is also his agent, said in The Sun: "There are English clubs who've asked about him. But no fee has been agreed yet." Benfica signed the 26-year-old on a free transfer in 2008, but he is now out of favour and is looking for a move. It is understood the Portuguese giants would be prepared to sell him for the right price, even though he still has two years to run on his current contract.

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