Aston Villa in talks with Feyenoord midfielder Karim El Ahmadi
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Your support makes all the difference.Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert is hopeful of reaching a "positive conclusion" to his bid to sign Feyenoord midfielder Karim El Ahmadi.
Lambert has confirmed Villa are in talks with the 27-year-old player.
Press Association Sport understands they are close to agreeing a fee for the player in the region of £2.5-£3 million.
Lambert said: "We're in talks at this moment, those talks are ongoing and we hope to reach a positive conclusion with Feyenoord and the player.
"Karim is a player who I feel could definitely improve our squad. He has experience of big club football and also at international level.
"He can pass the ball well and he could be an important player for us in central midfield.
"Let's see how things progress. We're very hopeful."
Ahmadi spent four seasons with FC Twente before signing for Feyenoord in 2008 for five million euros.
He was born in Enschede, but is of Moroccan descent and has played 10 times for Morocco.
Ahmadi is known for his strong defensive qualities and would become Lambert's first major signing since replacing Alex McLeish as Villa manager last month.
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