Aston Villa have now set their sights on signing a Tottenham Hotspur star after already launching an enquiry in the January transfer window.
Aston Villa plotting move to sign Tottenham star
It wouldn’t be absurd to suggest that Aston Villa have replaced Tottenham in the Premier League‘s top six. The Villans are aiming for their second top four finish in three seasons and even had their eye on the title race at one stage, before injuries caught up to Unai Emery‘s side.
Tottenham, meanwhile, are on a crash course towards back-to-back bottom half finishes and must hope that interim boss Igor Tudor hits the ground running amid relegation concerns.
Unai Emery put ‘intense pressure’ on England international to join Aston Villa
The Villans boss was desperate for his signing.
Villa’s rise has been a sensational watch under Emery and they could get even better if they navigate their way past PSR issues this summer.
To that end, several potential targets are already emerging in the Midlands. Reports have name-dropped the likes of James Trafford and there’s no doubt that he’d be an excellent addition.
The Manchester City shot-stopper recently cut a frustrated figure after admitting that he wasn’t expecting to play a backup role when rejoining the Citizens in the summer.
With Gianluigi Donnarumma likely to keep hold of City’s No.1 spot for years to come, Trafford could yet be on the move again this summer – allowing Villa to swoop in.
Signing Premier League stars could be the trend of their summer, too. According to TeamTalk, Aston Villa are also plotting a move to sign Lucas Bergvall from Tottenham this summer in a deal which would see them get one over on the Lilywhites after taking their top six place.
Bergvall would thrive under Unai Emery
Whilst some may be quick to warn young midfielders about joining Aston Villa, Bergvall is not Harvey Elliott. The Tottenham midfielder is a mainstay in North London and he wouldn’t be completing an exit in pursuit of game time. He’d be joining Villa as an established star looking to make his mark on a bigger stage.
Dubbed “excellent” by talent scout Jacek Kulig, the 23-year-old has been one of few bright sparks at Tottenham in the last 18 months and the praise of Glenn Hoddle echoed that last year.
The former Tottenham and England player was left blown away by Bergvall, saying: “He’s just going to grow and grow. He’s learnt so quickly. Some people take two seasons to grow and progress.
“He’s improved in such a quick space of time. What he’s going to be like when he’s 23, 24 is going to be frightening.”