The “fantastic” £25million star has now given his nod for a move to Aston Villa this month, and an official offer is expected soon, according to the report.
Villa want to sign a new defender
Unai Emery wants to make some changes to his defense this month, with Diego Carlos is now expected to leavehe was considered surplus to requirements, and the Brazilian is now in negotiations over a move to Fenerbahce.
Yasin Ozcan he is expected to complete a move to Villa Park very soon, but the Turkish defender is only 18, so Emery will likely want to bring in a more experienced player as an immediate replacement for Carlos.
One player who is very high on the Villans shortlist is Sevilla Loic Badewith January transfer talks recently starting, and now there has been promising news about their pursuit of a defender.
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According to reports from Spain (via Sport Witness), Bade has now given the go-ahead for a move to Villa Park this month, because he wants to move to Premier Leaguealthough they will not pressure their current employers to sell.
Sevilla are now waiting for Villa to make an offer for the centre-back, which will have to be in the €25m-€30m (£21m-£25m) range to tempt the La Liga side. However, Monchi is tasked with getting Carlos off the books before making a formal offer for the Sevilla star, which could prove a bit complicated.
The 31-year-old wants to return to Spain, but former club Sevilla are deterred by an asking price of €12m (£10m) and would only be willing to take him on loan, meaning a move to Turkey could be the more likely scenario.
Bade could be a real upgrade on Carlos
Carlos failed to impress in the Premier League, with Steve McManaman blasting centre-back for the “awful” saves against Liverpool earlier this season, so it’s no wonder Emery is looking for replacements.
Bade has proven that he can be up to the task, having been praised for his “fantastic” ability in possession by the media, while also receiving praise for his pace.
One of the Frenchman’s best qualities is his catching, ranking in the 96 percentile for rebounds at 90 over the past year, compared to his peers at the position, while Carlos only puts 13 percentile on the same metric.
The former Rennes player is also seven years younger than Carlos at 24, meaning he could be a regular starter in Emery’s side for years to come. With a move for Bade not possible until the 31-year-old is sold, Villa’s priority must now be to agree a suitable contract with an interested club, but it is encouraging news that the Sevilla player has now approved a transfer.
