“Aston Villa is reportedly aiming for an incredible £102 million double transfer this summer, chasing players that Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are also interested in.” Aston Villa has had a fantastic season, winning 20 of their 37 Premier League games and earning a spot in the Champions League for the next year.
This season, Unai Emery’s squad went farther than any other English club in Europe, making it to the Europa League semifinals before losing to Olympiacos. Considering the team was in 16th place in the league when Emery took charge, he has done remarkably well. Villa’s exceptional hiring team has contributed to his success.”
Moussa Diaby, Morgan Rogers, and Pau Torres—all recent additions—have all helped Villa win this season. The West Midlands team is now preparing for their first Champions League season since the league’s rebranding as the European Cup in 1982–1983. More elite players must be acquired by Villa in order to carry out their ambitious project and contend with the best teams in Europe. Spanish media state that Villa’s club president, Monchi, is trying to get two outstanding deals worth €120 million (£102 million) to sign players from Spain.”
“Alex Baena, a 22-year-old attacker from Emery’s last team, Villarreal, is the initial target. Baena is a flexible player who can play on either side as a winger but generally likes to play at the No. 10 position. Known for his ability to create opportunities, the two-cap Spain international has five goals and 17 assists in 44 games this season.”
“According to recent sources, Tottenham is also quite interested in Baena. Villa hasn’t let this stop them, either, and they’re determined to keep trying to get his autograph. Villa may have had trouble signing players in the past when Chelsea, Arsenal, and Spurs signed players first. But now that they have the financial backing they need, they can compete by paying wages and transfer fees that are equivalent.”
