As Aston Villa picking up where they left off with the arrival of Donyell Malen, they have reportedly begun negotiations to sign a defensive reinforcement who Unai Emery and Monchi really want to.
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The Villans turned to the transfer window to give Emery a much-needed boost in their pursuit of the Champions League for the second year in a row, having already secured the arrival of Malen from Borussia Dortmund. The winger joins to give Leon Bailey immediate competition and Ollie Watkins and Jhon Duran an extra outlet in the future.
After putting pen to paper, the Dutchman spoke for the first time about Villa Park, telling about official website of the club: “Yes, I’m excited. I remember the first time, when I was 23, I walked in the stadium, I said ‘wow, this is a real big stadium’, so I’m excited and I’m really looking forward to it.”
Those in the Midlands wasted no time before turning their attention to further arrivals, however, as they were already linked with the likes of Oscar Minguez this month and now an alternative option from La Liga.
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According to Fabrizio Romano, Aston Villa have now opened negotiations to sign Loic Badewho both Emery and Monchi have high on their target list this month. The Sevilla defender appeared on the radar of many Premier League clubs in the last year or so, but now the Villans could be the ones to win the race for his signature.
As Diego Carlos is getting closer and closer to the exit doorthe arrival of the French could certainly help Aston Villa in the race for a place in the Champions League again.
“Crazy” Bade would be an instant upgrade to Carlos
Showing an aging Carlos the door and welcoming Bade at the peak of his powers in one transfer window would sum up the excellent work that has been done at Villa Park over the past two years to leave Emery’s side in a position to challenge for European places.
The 24-year-old would be an instant upgrade and would undoubtedly slot right in alongside Pau Torres to form a formidable partnership at the heart of Aston Villa. Defender with “crazy” ball manipulation and close control according to analysts Ben MattinsonBade would prove particularly crucial against the difficult low block systems that Villa will increasingly encounter as their success progresses.
As the January transfer window continues, it only seems that Aston Villa will be busier and busier looking for reinforcements.
