{"id":248879,"date":"2026-06-18T11:40:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T11:40:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/18\/aston-villa-in-pole-position-to-sign-barcelona-target-olabe-pushing-as-star-could-leave\/"},"modified":"2026-06-18T11:40:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T11:40:14","slug":"aston-villa-in-pole-position-to-sign-barcelona-target-olabe-pushing-as-star-could-leave","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/18\/aston-villa-in-pole-position-to-sign-barcelona-target-olabe-pushing-as-star-could-leave\/","title":{"rendered":"Aston Villa in pole position to sign Barcelona target, Olabe pushing as star could leave"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Aston Villa<\/a> continue their chase for key targets as Unai Emery<\/a> shapes their plans for the new season.<\/p>\n

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Several names have been linked with moves to Villa Park in recent weeks as the club look to strengthen multiple areas of the squad.<\/p>\n

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Roma attacker Matias Soule remains one player frequently mentioned in connection with Villa, and reports from Italy<\/a> have suggested the Argentine is interested in testing himself in the Premier League.<\/p>\n

Villa have also been repeatedly linked with Fulham winger Harry Wilson<\/a> as they continue exploring opportunities to add more depth in wide areas, and the Welshman is set to be available for free as things stand.<\/p>\n

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