Newly-Appointed Aston Villa manager Roberto Di Matteo wants to keep hold of Jordan Ayew, but he realises that the Ghanian international is unlikely to stay, according to Express and Stars report.
Ayew was one of the few Villa players who impressed in the Premier League last season, and he is already reportedly attracting interest.
There are said to be a host of teams interested in signing the 24-year-old, and Villa realise that they may find it difficult to keep hold of the forward.
Ayew scored seven Premier League goals last campaign, and he would surely be a stand out player at Championship level.
Di Matteo wants to keep Ayew, but he is planning for life without the rapid forward.
The Italian boss has made signing a new striker his main priority in the upcoming summer transfer window.
