Aston Villa linked with £70k-a-week 2x Copa America winner to join Emery

Aston Villa have contacted the “outstanding” two-time Copa America winner about a summer move to the club, according to new transfer rumours.

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There is still time for the Villans to make more signings in the summer transfer window, as Unai Emery looks to have a very strong squad to challenge for the Premier League and Champions League this season.

Atletico Madrid forward, Samu Omorodion, has been linked with a move to Villa Park before the end of the current window, with the Midlands club said to have made an offer to take him after his failed move from Chelsea, with the Spanish club looking to offload other players. books.

Meanwhile, Villa are believed to have sent scouts to watch Baris Alper Yilmaz in action, as they gauge the Galatasaray winger's moves. He scored and assisted six times apiece in the Turkish Super Lig last season.

Emery's men are also thought to be interested in completing the bold signing of Atletico star Joao Felix, who is a huge talent, despite not yet reaching his peak potential. Chelsea offer stiff competition for the Portuguese's signature, however, as they already have four in their ranks on loan previously.

In accordance with TyC Sports [via Sport Witness]Aston Villa are “strong favourites” to sign Tottenham midfielder Giovani Lo Celso this summer, with an offer tabled for the player, while Spurs are happy to sell him if the right offer comes their way.

A similar interest is being noted in La Liga side Real Betis, however, so the Villans face competition in the race to snatch the two-time Copa America winner, who won Argentina for the second time earlier this year.

Lo Celso could be a really strong player for Villa between now and the end of the month, with a wealth of experience, not to mention the triumphs of his international pedigree and the experience of playing under Emery at Villarreal.

The 28-year-old has made 77 Premier League appearances for Spurs, so there would be no problem with him getting used to the pace of England's top flight, and Ange Postecoglou has praised him in the past.

“Gio was good today, not only with his level of performance but you could see his quality on the ball. His passes and Sonny's were outstanding. We needed him today and we will need him if he goes forward because Sonny is leaving now, Biss is leaving, Pape is leaving.

While £70,000-a-week Lo Celso won't slot in as a guaranteed starter for Emery – he hasn't played regularly for Spurs, so it might be different in a Villa shirt – but he could add vital depth. as they look set to shine in four different competitions, the fact that he played under the Spaniard at Villarreal also shows that he knows his game inside out.