Unai Emery continues to search for quality reinforcements in La Liga. – Aston Villa, who have been characterized by some big player sales without quite having a full-fledged replacement, are down to 10th place in the Premier League. Things went much better last season, thanks in large part to Douglas Luiz who was sold to Juventus in the summer for €51.5 million.
Jhon Durán, who is a kind of super reserve for Emery, was sold this winter for a whopping €77 million. – Aston Villa are testing out Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio, who are both on loan until the end of the season.
Aston Villa have a particular focus on two key players from Villarreal: Álex Baena and Juan Foyth. After failing to secure the signings in the winter transfer window, the team led by Unai Emery plans to continue in the upcoming transfer window to bolster the squad with two high-quality players.
However, they will not be alone in their pursuit of Álex Baena, as Arsenal and Tottenham have also set their sights on the talented Spanish midfielder.
Álex Baena has become one of the prominent figures at Villarreal in recent years. With his creative ability and offensive impact, he has been crucial to the team’s setup, with five goals and five assists in 21 games this season. His performance has attracted interest from several Premier League clubs, who see him as a midfielder with the potential and quality to make a difference.
Aston Villa renew their pursuit of Villarreal’s two stars
Juan Foyth developed as a defender since joining Villarreal, establishing himself as a solid and versatile full-back. The Argentine, 2022 world champion, has proven his worth at the Spanish club, and his Premier League experience with Tottenham makes him an attractive target for Aston Villa.
Aston Villa’s interest in Foyth and Baena makes sense as the club aims to strengthen its squad for a possible European competitive qualification. However, Arsenal and Tottenham are also keeping a close eye on Baena, which could complicate the negotiations.
The summer will be crucial in determining the future of both players. Aston Villa are determined to bolster their squad with talent from La Liga, but will need to move quickly if they want to secure their signings ahead of their rivals.
