Traore has moved to the Riverside in a separate deal, with the clubs not prepared to let either player leave until they had found a replacement.
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Aston Villa manager Roberto Di Mateo is keen on signing Ghana winger Albert Adomah from Premier League side Middlesbrough.
Traore, who arrived at Villa for around £7m in August 2015, made just 11 league appearances for the club, including Villa’s first Championship home match of the current campaign against Rotherham.
While Ayew and Gestede joined Aston Villa in 2015, Kodjia was snapped up by the Championship club from Bristol City in the summer.
Middlesbrough have fared a little better, now sitting 6 in the Premier League with five points, having to yet lose a league match this season.
Also, Sky sourcesunderstand Boro winger Reach is the subject of a £5m bid from Sheffield Wednesday.
Now the Championship side have chose to cash in on a £40,000 a week player who made just 11 appearances last season, scoring once.
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“His level is higher than he showed last season, but in the right environment I’m hoping that he will show what he is capable of”.
