Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is encouraging the club to explore a move for Real Sociedad's Ander Barrenetxea, who is considered a main attacking option for the summer. The Spanish forward's contract is valid until June 2030 and contains a release clause of €75m, which Real Sociedad is expected to demand. Signing the player would require Aston Villa to break their transfer record, and they face interest from other Premier League clubs like Chelsea and Manchester United.