Jean Makoun Joins Aston Villa

Jean Makoun when he played for Lille

While Makoun won't be playing for Aston Villa tomorrow away against Birmingham City, I do believe that the player will have a positive impact once his work permit is sorted out. Aston Villa have only gotten four points out of their last fifteen possible, and this has a lot to do with the large amount of goals the team concedes. Makoun should be able to provide cover for the back four, while also distributing the ball and creating a few chances for him and his teammates.

It's certainly a great signing for Aston Villa, but it could last just until the summer. If Makoun has a great second half of the season with Aston Villa, I could see "bigger" clubs calling his name. Manchester United could use a player like Makoun in their midfield, and Makoun would also be useful to Arsenal. But for now he's an Aston Villa player, and I expect great things from Jean Makoun in the English Premier League.