Joaquin Panichelli Transfer from Strasbourg to Aston Villa
Manchester United and Barcelona are also said to have an interest in Joaquin Panichelli.
According to Fichajes, Aston Villa are looking to sign Joaquin Panichelli to improve their attacking unit. The club needs a younger player with more potential as Ollie Watkins has not been performing at his peak and has been linked with a potential exit. The South American meets the required criteria and could be attracted to the idea of joining them due to their ambitious project and a quality manager.
Aston Villa are reportedly monitoring Strasbourg striker Joaquin Panichelli, with Chelsea and West Ham United also said to be monitoring the 23-year-old Argentine. According to transfer insider Dean Jones, he has heard that Aston Villa are among the interested clubs. Jones added that West Ham have also looked at the player, and he noted that Chelsea are knowledgeable about the player as Strasbourg is their sister club. The insider conveyed that he is not certain of Villa's timeline for a potential move and would be slightly surprised if a deal was pursued in January, believing it would be a difficult signing to complete at that time. He also mentioned that finding a new forward is a possibility for the next window, as the club seeks another option to rotate with Ollie Watkins, not to replace him. It has also been reported that Chelsea are monitoring Panichelli and may have first refusal on him, with their scouts said to be impressed by his performances. Panichelli, who has one cap for Argentina, joined Strasbourg in July 2025 and has scored nine goals in 15 Ligue 1 appearances this season. His contract with the French club runs until 2030, and his current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €12.00m.
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