Aston Villa

Aston Villa winger Bertrand Traore appears to be loving his time in Turkey. The 27-year-old was loaned to Istanbul Basaksehir after struggling for game time ...

[dazzled supporters ](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-transfer-news-traore-24987977)in Basaksehir’s Europa Conference win over Hearts, after he had already produced an assist on his debut against Alanyaspor. Being able to transfer from Aston Villa even if it is on loan is a great success Since arriving at the club, the former Chelsea man has been able to showcase his quality and gave Villa boss [Steven Gerrard ](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/steven-gerrard)another example of what he could still bring to the side on Thursday night. Returning to the European stage on Thursday night, Traore found himself on the bench against Fiorentina but needed little time to make his mark after coming on at the hour mark. @HackneyVillan: Bertie is absolutely smashing it in Turkey - another goal for him tonight. [ Steven Gerrard makes key transfer window point about Aston Villa 'noise'](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-transfers-steven-gerrard-25029936)