Auxerre is making progress in negotiations to sign Axel Tuanzebe, a 28-year-old Congolese international central defender. Tuanzebe, who was trained at Manchester United, is currently a free agent and is being seriously considered by the club. Auxerre is working on his arrival, as the player is available without a transfer fee. He has experience in English football with clubs such as Aston Villa and Ipswich Town. For DR Congo, he has 17 caps and 1 goal. Hull City has also recently been linked with the defender. His current market value is €5.00m, according to Transfermarkt.