Aston Villa have reportedly contacted Fiorentina to express their interest in signing 29-year-old Albert Gudmundsson during the summer transfer window. Bournemouth are also understood to be interested in the forward. Aston Villa's pursuit is reportedly driven by their desire to add another striker to their squad. Gudmundsson joined Fiorentina in July 2025 and is under contract until 2029. In the 2025/2026 Serie A season, he made 33 appearances, scoring 5 goals and providing 4 assists. He has 46 caps and 14 goals for Iceland. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €12.00m.