With Diego Carlos completing his move to Fenerbahce this month, Aston Villa they are now reportedly battling to sign a fresh replacement as an alternative to Loic Bade, who they have been heavily linked with.
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The Villans were among them Premier LeagueThe busiest sides this month, are also signing Donyell Malen and Andres Garcia, while they are also reportedly chasing the signature of Sevilla star Bade. Currently four points adrift of a Champions League spot, it’s clear the Midlands club are desperate to bridge that gap through reinforcements this month.
Of course, it should come as no surprise that Aston Villa are chasing further defensive additions this month amid Carlos’ mid-season move to Turkish club Fenerbahce. Out of favor and shown the door, the Brazilian departs after a period full of injury frustration in the Midlands.
Bade could still be in his place. The Frenchman is reportedly at the top of the Villans’ wish list and talks are underway to secure his signature. However, if they fail to pursue their main goal, another suitable option may have just presented itself.
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According to Football Insider, Aston Villa are now battling to sign Fikay Tomori ahead of Premier League rivals Newcastle United in what would see the defender complete his first return to English football since leaving Chelsea for AC Milan in 2022.
After initially enjoying an impressive rise at Milan, Tomori has found himself among the best players in the current campaign and among the players who could be heading for the San Siro exit door.
Now 27 and a far more experienced player than the one who left Chelsea almost three years ago, Tomori could now get the chance to come back and haunt his former club thanks to Aston Villa.
The “dexterous” Tomori would be an instant upgrade
If not for Bade this month, Tomori is far from a disappointing second choice for those at Villa Park. Just like the Sevilla star, Milanov would provide that Unai Emery with an instant upgrade to Carlos and a player at the peak of his powers.
While the former Chelsea player is currently struggling at the San Siro, it wasn’t that long ago that he was at the center of the legendary’s praise Franco Baresiwho previously told the Daily Mail: “He’s young and has played well so far when he’s had the chance. He is agile and has excellent physical characteristics. He is still adapting to the Italian league and I think he can only grow as a defender and help us.”
Now potentially seeking redemption in the Premier League after leaving Chelsea in 2022, Tomori could emerge to take Aston Villa above the Blues in the race for Champions League qualification.
What was once a player shown the door at Stamford Bridge could quickly become Chelsea’s latest regret if Villa make their move.
