Mathieu Debuchy to Aston Villa: Remi Garde confirms talks with Arsene Wenger over Debuchy transfer

'I had a conversation with Arsene a few days ago,' he said

James Orr
Thursday 07 January 2016 08:17 EST
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Mathieu Debuchy looks on from the bench at Arsenal
Mathieu Debuchy looks on from the bench at Arsenal (Getty Images)

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Aston Villa manager Remi Garde has revealed that talks are underway for Arsenal right-back Mathieu Debuchy.

Debuchy, 30, has made just seven appearances for Arsenal this season and played only twice in the Premier League, having lost his place at right back to the Spanish teenager Hector Bellerin.

"I had a conversation with Arsene a few days ago about some of the players and Mathieu Debuchy was among these players," said Garde, who played under Wenger at Arsenal.

"It's too early and it won't help me or anyone to go forward in this style to make too many more comments."

Garde refused to talk further about Loic Remy after conceding he understood why Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink was unhappy with his public statement of interest last week and insisted Jack Grealish will not go out on loan after being linked with Leeds.

In FA Cup third-round action this weekend, holders Arsenal host Sunderland, while Aston Villa travel to League Two Wycombe Wanderers.

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