Aston Villa Targets Chelsea’s £30M Midfielder, Sharing Agent with Barkley
Aston Villa and their owners NSWE have set their sights on acquiring a high-caliber midfielder valued at £30 million, who happens to share the same agent as former Villa player Ross Barkley, according to recent reports.
As the January transfer window approaches, Villa manager Unai Emery is keen to bolster his squad for the second half of the season. The club aims to maintain their strong Premier League performance and potentially compete in Champions League knockout stages.
While Villa’s primary focus may be on incoming transfers, they face a potential challenge as Napoli has expressed interest in striker Jhon Duran. Although Villa is reluctant to sell the Colombian international, an offer in the £28-33 million range could test their resolve.
On a positive note, Villa has initiated contract talks with young goalkeeper Filip Marschall, currently impressing on loan at Crewe Alexandra. The club is eager to secure the 21-year-old’s long-term future, recognizing his potential to become part of the first-team picture.
In a surprising development, Aston Villa has shown interest in Chelsea midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. The 26-year-old, who joined Chelsea last summer, has struggled to establish himself in the team, making only five Premier League appearances as a substitute.
Dewsbury-Hall, praised for his quality by football expert Graeme Bailey, was a key player in Leicester City’s promotion campaign last season. Chelsea is reportedly open to offers, hoping to recoup the £30 million they invested in the player.
Villa faces competition from several Premier League clubs, including Manchester United, Fulham, Tottenham, and Arsenal, as well as Scottish giants Rangers. However, Villa may have an advantage in negotiations as Dewsbury-Hall’s agent, Wasserman, also represents Ross Barkley, who joined Villa recently.
As the January transfer window approaches, it remains to be seen whether Aston Villa can secure the services of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and further strengthen their midfield options for the challenges ahead.