If Nicolo Zaniolo suffers the same fate as Sandro Tonali due to his mishaps, Aston Villa might have a headache on their hands, but Emery might have an answer.
The 2023–24 season is off to a quick start for Aston Villa, whose play has demonstrated growth since Unai Emery took over a little over a year ago.
Despite their significant improvement in quality, the Villans are currently one point out of the top four in the Premier League standings and are ranked fifth. However, there are some possible areas where Emery could strengthen his team this winter, according to sources.
With the assistance of Monchi, the Spaniard managed a successful summer of business at Villa Park, bringing five new faces to the Midlands: Moussa Diaby, Clement Lenglet, Youri Tielemans, Pau Torres, and Nicolo Zaniolo.
One of Villa’s new additions, Zaniolo, may already have to be replaced after just two months of the 2023–2024 season, as he awaits his fate after becoming embroiled in the Italian betting scandal.
Sandro Tonali, a midfielder for Newcastle United, will soon serve a ten-month suspension from football for his offenses; Villa’s forward may also receive a similar sentence.
News on Aston Villa transfers
Due to Zaniolo’s probable impending absence, Villa has been connected to a number of formidable offensive players in advance of the upcoming January transfer window.
News on Aston Villa transfers
Due to Zaniolo’s probable impending absence, Villa has been connected to a number of formidable offensive players in advance of the upcoming January transfer window
One player from Norwich City who has drawn attention from observers in the English football scene is Jonathan Rowe, a 20-year-old who has made an impression in the Championship thus far this season with seven goals in 13 game
Nico Williams, a winger for Athletic Club, is another possible target who is located far from the English second division.
The Midlands club is reportedly one of the Premier League representatives examining the forward’s contract situation in Bilbao, according to a 90min report. Nevertheless, there will likely be intense competition for the Spaniard’s signature.
Moving on from Spain, Sport Witness reported on reports from Portugal that offered an intriguing perspective on Villa’s purported interest in Sporting CP star Pedro Goncalves. Goncalves has played in the Midlands before, having spent an unsatisfactory spell at Wolve.
According to the report, Villa might be willing to pay the player’s outrageous €80 million (£70 million) release clause. Emery’s team is reportedly keeping an eye on the 25-year-old.
For Sporting CP, Pedro Goncalves has been outstanding.
Moving on from Spain, Sport Witness reported on reports from Portugal that offered an intriguing perspective on Villa’s purported interest in Sporting CP star Pedro Goncalves. Goncalves has played in the Midlands before, having spent an unsatisfactory spell at Wolve.
According to the report, Villa might be willing to pay the player’s outrageous €80 million (£70 million) release clause. Emery’s team is reportedly keeping an eye on the 25-year-old.
For Sporting CP, Pedro Goncalves has been outstanding.