Aston Villa Eyeing Move for Rising Greek Star Stefanos Tzimas

According to recent reports, Aston Villa are showing interest in acquiring 18-year-old Greek striker Stefanos Tzimas. The talented youngster, currently on loan at FC Nuremberg from PAOK, has been catching the eye with his impressive performances in Germany’s second tier.

Sky Sports Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg reports that Villa are closely monitoring Tzimas’ situation. However, they may need to be patient in their pursuit. Nuremberg are planning to activate their €18 million purchase option before potentially selling the player on in the summer transfer window.

Dubbed “one of the greatest talents in Greek football”, Tzimas has made a significant impact during his loan spell at Nuremberg. In just 14 appearances, he has scored 7 goals and provided 2 assists, demonstrating his clinical finishing ability and creative flair.

Villa are not alone in their interest, with Chelsea and Newcastle United also keeping tabs on the young striker. However, they may face competition from Bundesliga side Stuttgart, though the German club reportedly views the potential price tag as too steep.

If Villa do decide to make a move, Tzimas could cost up to £19 million. While this represents a significant investment for a player still developing, manager Unai Emery may view the Greek talent as a potential star for the future.

As Aston Villa continue to build for long-term success, the addition of a promising young striker like Tzimas could prove to be a shrewd piece of business. However, with multiple clubs circling, Villa will need to act decisively if they wish to secure his signature.