Aston Villa are being linked with a number of players as the summer transfer window approaches, with the latest reports connecting them to Monaco winger Maghnes Akliouche. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been tied to 24 possible arrivals and 4 potential exits. The items below represent the latest news on the most important transfer rumours, though the hottest storyline right now concerns Borussia Dortmund's Julian Brandt.
Maghnes Akliouche
On Wednesday, it was reported that Aston Villa have become interested in 24-year-old France international winger Maghnes Akliouche, joining a list of admirers that reportedly includes Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur. Sources have confirmed that Unai Emery’s side are closely monitoring the Monaco player's situation and are ready to increase their interest if they secure Champions League qualification. Akliouche is widely expected to leave the Ligue 1 club this summer.
Ibrahim Maza
On Wednesday, reports indicated that Aston Villa, Manchester City, and Chelsea are monitoring Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Ibrahim Maza, who is 20 years old. An Algerian international, Maza has also drawn interest from Brighton, Brentford, and Bournemouth in recent weeks. Leverkusen reportedly considers Maza a key part of their long-term project, but the growing interest from the Premier League is expected to challenge their intention to keep the player.
Martial Godo
On Sunday, it was reported that Aston Villa, Leeds United, and West Ham United are interested in the 23-year-old Ivorian international Martial Godo for a return to England this summer. The winger joined Strasbourg from Fulham for £6 million less than a year ago. After a successful first season in France, Strasbourg is now expected to demand a fee between €45 million and €50 million.
Omar Marmoush
According to The Athletic on Monday, Aston Villa has placed Omar Marmoush at the top of their shortlist for offensive reinforcements, with the initiative for this transfer reportedly coming directly from Unai Emery. This followed a report from The Times on Friday, which stated that Villa were prepared to renew their interest in the Manchester City player in the upcoming summer transfer window after an unsuccessful effort in January.
Alejandro Balde
On Monday, Sport reported that the management of FC Barcelona has established a starting price of 50 million euros for Alejandro Baldé, who is the subject of strong interest from Aston Villa. This came after reports on Thursday claimed that Aston Villa has made an offer for the player and can pay up to €50m for him. According to transfer journalist Jose Alvarez, the player would have an agreement that would be almost impossible to refuse.
Julian Brandt
On Saturday, Tuttomercato reported that an official announcement has been made concerning Julian Brandt's departure from Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season, with the club's sporting director, Lars Ricken, officially announcing the departure. In the Premier League, there is strong interest from Aston Villa. Fussball Daten has also reported that Aston Villa are preparing the most aggressive offers for the player, while Fussballdaten noted that the club will face competition from Barcelona, Newcastle, and Atlético Madrid.
Curtis Jones
On Saturday, sources stated that Aston Villa has added Liverpool's Curtis Jones to their list of priority signings. The possibility of a transfer is considered realistic because Liverpool has not ruled out Jones leaving Anfield. The interest is currently at an early stage, and Liverpool has not yet established an official price for the player, though the estimated transfer fee is between £30 million and £40 million.
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