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According to The Sun, Neal Maupay could be the subject of a £20m bid from Aston Villa for his services.

The Frenchman was in superb form throughout the 2018/19 season, scoring 28 goals in all competitions.

The 22-year-old clearly has a keen eye for goal but he’s also extremely creative, laying on eight assists. Should he sign for the club, it would see him link up with his former manager at Brentford, Dean Smith.

One of Maupay’s particular strengths comes from the penalty spot, scoring all seven of his career spot kicks to date.

In all competitions last term he found the net from 12 yards on five occasions, displaying the supreme composure and confidence that he has.

As a result, it could be of great benefit to Villa in the Premier League should he sign.

Last season, the Villans missed two of the eight penalties they were awarded in normal time. Back in October Glenn Whelan missed a 97th-minute penalty against Leeds, whilst Tammy Abraham failed to score one in April against Rotherham.

When it comes to the top-flight, Smith’s men will need to take every chance they get.

Therefore, an image of Maupay slotting home a penalty against Sheffield Wednesday last August could be a sign of things to come.

The Bees’ striker is pictured in his stride as he gets ready to fire the ball beyond Cameron Dawson in the Wednesday goal.

Given the fact he’s never missed a penalty, you’d back him to find the net again if he got the chance in the Premier League.