The latest transfer news for Aston Villa includes a fresh link to a teenage midfielder from Austria. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been tied to 10 possible arrivals and one potential exit. The hottest storyline right now concerns goalkeeper Santiago Beltrán, and below are the latest updates on the most important transfer rumours surrounding the club.
Luca Weinhandl
On Wednesday, it was reported that Aston Villa, Arsenal, and Brighton are interested in Sturm Graz's Austrian midfielder, Luca Weinhandl, ahead of the January transfer window. The 17-year-old is considered a highly-rated prospect in Europe. Scouts from the three English clubs attended recent matches to observe Weinhandl. It is expected that a transfer package of approximately £17m will be sufficient to finalize a deal. It is understood that Arsenal has initiated contact, though these discussions are not yet at an advanced stage. Sturm Graz is not pressured to sell, and Weinhandl is reportedly not eager to leave as he is satisfied with his development. The interested clubs are likely to continue monitoring the teenager's performances before more definitive discussions could start.
Santiago Beltrán
On Tuesday, Tuttomercato reported that Aston Villa's interest in River Plate goalkeeper Santiago Beltrán has been renewed. The club had previously listed the Argentine as a possible alternative should Emiliano Martínez depart, and that interest has now reportedly returned strongly. It is said that this situation is creating possibilities for a move to the Premier League, although everything depends on this monitoring becoming a formal proposal. Beltrán has a release clause of 25 million dollars. Aston Villa is one of several clubs monitoring the 21-year-old, who also has Italian nationality, with Benfica, Real Betis, and Manchester City also reportedly following him. In response to foreign interest, River Plate renewed Beltrán's contract until December 2027, setting a release clause of €21 million.
Pierre Kalulu
According to a report from Fussball News on Sunday, Pierre Kalulu is in high demand, with Manchester United, Liverpool, Spurs and Aston Villa all keen on him. The report adds that Juve wants €45-50m (£39-43m) to sell Kalulu.
Marcus Rashford
According to The Telegraph on Sunday, Aston Villa made enquiries for Marcus Rashford this summer. The club was reportedly interested in signing him on a permanent basis but was deterred by the release clause in his Manchester United contract. Per various sources, every Premier League club apart from Liverpool and Manchester City had the option to sign Rashford for €46.6million (£40m). The Telegraph claims Villa felt that figure was too high and United were unwilling to negotiate a lower price.
Assane Diao
On Sunday, it was reported that Como president Mirwan Suwarso has turned down approaches from Premier League clubs, including Newcastle and Aston Villa, for 20-year-old winger Assane Diao. It was reported that the clubs were prepared to offer over 50 million euros. Como intends for Diao to be a key part of their future project and is considering a contract extension until 2031 to deter interest.
Cher Ndour
Aston Villa are monitoring the situation of Fiorentina's 22-year-old Italian midfielder, Cher Ndour, as of Saturday. Manager Unai Emery considers him a dynamic option. The club is in competition with Liverpool, Inter, and Juventus, while Manchester United have also previously been connected with an interest. Formal offers have not yet been submitted. Fiorentina rejected initial approaches during the summer and are reportedly demanding €30–35M, a position that has reduced the immediacy of negotiations.
Julian Hall
On Thursday, it was reported that Aston Villa have an interest in New York Red Bulls' 18-year-old American forward Julian Hall. He is also attracting significant attention from other Premier League sides, including Brentford and Brighton, as well as continental clubs such as Borussia Dortmund, Atletico Madrid, and Monaco. Hall has signed a new four-year contract, but this has apparently not reduced the interest from clubs.
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