Aston Villa are reportedly confident in signing Real Madrid star, Marco Asensio, despite the Spanish international attracting interest from Barcelona.
Aston Villa Transfer News
Unai Emery has turned things around at Villa Park since replacing Steven Gerrard last year, guiding the club to European football for the first time in 13 years.
A 2-1 victory over Brighton on the final Premier League day was enough to secure 7th place and the club will compete in the Europa Conference League for the first time.
Star striker, Ollie Watkins, was revolutionised under the former Arsenal manager, as he scored 15 goals in the Premier League.
Finding such goal scoring form has attracted interest from a host of Premier League sides and the Villains are preparing for departures this summer.
Equally, the Midlands-based side are plotting moves for a variety of summer additions and are reportedly closing in on Real Madrid star, Marco Asensio.
🚨🇪🇸 Aston Villa are very close to signing Real Madrid’s Marco Asensio (27) — manager Unai Emery wants him as part of his project next season, reports @marca/@jfelixdiaz. pic.twitter.com/h04KhYih91
— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) May 30, 2023
The tricky winger has established himself among Europe’s elite during his time in Madrid, making 285 appearances and contributing to 93 goals.
Asesnsio has a superb number of accolades, winning both La Liga and the Champions League three times and has cemented himself in Europe’s top competition.
Despite starting just 15 league matches this season, the Real Madrid star has contributed throughout the campaign and registered an impressive, nine goals and six assists.
His exit from Los Blancos looks imminent and reports suggest that a move to the Premier League is most likely, with Aston Villa closing in on the Spaniard.
However, the Villains will have to act swiftly as fierce rivals, Barcelona, are ready to swoop in for the Los Blancos superstar.
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