Speaking exclusively to Football FanCast, former Aston Villa midfielder Lee Hendrie has revealed he is open to the idea of Adama Traore returning to Villa Park.

According to MailOnline, Wolves are willing to listen to offers for the 25-year-old this summer after demanding an incredible £70m for him last year, and Hendrie believes the Villans bringing their former player back to the club would be a good move.

Traore was a real handful for teams last season, tearing up that right flank before putting dangerous balls into the box. He finished the 2019/20 Premier League campaign with nine assists and a ridiculous average of five dribbles per game (via WhoScored).

For Hendrie, that kind of attacking threat out wide is something Dean Smith could definitely do with.

On the Spanish winger, the ex-Villa player told FFC:

"I feel he would be a good signing, I really do. I just feel that with a wide man that's got pace and ability and can put a decent delivery into the box, it would suit Dean's style of play. Now whether or not he'd come to Villa is a bit of a big question, come back to Villa obviously because he was there beforehand."

Hendrie finished off by saying:

"Yes, he'd be a great addition with his pace and strength. I feel he's a player that's built and got better since coming into the English game so, yeah, I'd have Traore all day in my side because he's just direct and he is something that I feel would work well for Villa."

While there is nothing to suggest that Villa will make a move for Traore in the summer, the Midlands club do look set to strengthen the wide positions, with The Telegraph reporting that signing a winger is a priority.