Contrary to those suggesting otherwise, Aston Villa have not had a formal bid rejected by Marseille for Florian Thauvin, because they did not bother making one.

According to our colleagues at RMC, the Villains were considering making an €18m offer for the player, but after getting in touch with his representatives, they were told that the player had no interest in joining the Premier League side.

Thauvin is convinced that his future must lie in Marseille, with many doubters to prove in 2015/2016.

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