CaughtOffside reports that Aston Villa have been closely monitoring Strasbourg's 23-year-old Ivorian right-back, Guéla Doué, this season and are among several interested clubs. The same source states that Brighton & Hove Albion and Brentford have also been monitoring the player. It is also reported that AC Milan maintain their interest after their summer bids were rejected. RB Leipzig and Real Betis are also understood to be tracking his progress. Strasbourg is expected to demand a transfer fee of more than €30 million for Doué. The defender's contract with the French club runs until 2029. Transfermarkt currently estimates his market value at €18 million.