With the transfer window approaching, Aston Villa are being linked with a number of potential moves. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been tied to 13 possible arrivals and 1 potential exit. The hottest storyline right now is about Brian Brobbey, and below are the latest updates on some of the most important transfer rumours surrounding the club.
Gianluca Prestianni
On Tuesday, it was reported that Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur are both admirers of Gianluca Prestianni, a 20-year-old Argentinian winger for Benfica who has one cap for Argentina. His contract with the Portuguese club is valid until June 2029 and includes a €100 million release clause. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value at €40 million.
Tomás Aranda
On Monday, reports indicated Aston Villa are among a number of clubs targeting 19-year-old Argentinian Boca Juniors midfielder Tomás Aranda. Liverpool are reportedly set to make a bid in January to sign him ahead of competition from Aston Villa, Arsenal, Chelsea, Como and Inter Milan. Aranda, who has one cap for Argentina, has a contract until the end of 2029.
Nico Williams
According to a report from Friday, Aston Villa is moving to acquire 23-year-old forward Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao in the winter transfer window. The report states that Aston Villa estimates that an amount close to 90 million euros could secure his transfer. It also states that Barcelona had shown interest in the player, who signed a new long-term contract with the Basque club until the summer of 2035 in the summer of 2025.
Min-jae Kim
On Saturday, the 'Bild' podcast 'Bayern Insider' reported that Aston Villa has Min-jae Kim on their list for a possible transfer next summer. Villa approached Kim in August, but a transfer did not happen. An extension of Kim's contract, which runs until 2028 in Munich, is also a topic.
Ibrahim Maza
An update from Sunday noted that Aston Villa continue to monitor Ibrahim Maza.
Pavel Šulc
A report from Hooligan Soccer on Sunday stated that Aston Villa are monitoring Pavel Šulc as they aim to strengthen their attack mid-season. Olympique Lyonnais is reportedly willing to negotiate but requires a minimum of €50 million ($57 million) and will also seek significant performance-related add-ons and a sell-on clause. While Šulc’s representatives will prioritise staying at Lyon, the French club are said to be open to selling him as long as their demands are met.
Brian Brobbey
According to Flashscore on Saturday, Brian Brobbey is being monitored by Aston Villa.
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