The agent of one of Aston Villa's young talents says the player “will want” to leave the club in January amid interest from clubs abroad.
Aston Villa transfer news
Aston Villa They have been in the Champions League this season, but… Premier League The team has struggled as a result of a crowded fixture list, especially in recent months. To boost the team's consistency in the second half of the season, manager Unai Emery is said to be targeting several new signings during the January transfer window.
Among those who have been linked with a move to Villa Park are Real Sociedad midfielder Bryce Mendes and Paris Saint-Germain defender Milan Skriniar. As reported by Caught Offside, Skriniar is set to be put up for sale by the French club next month, and Villa are one of at least 11 clubs set to vie for his signature.
Villa see the Slovakian defender as a potential upgrade over Brazilian Diego Carlos, who has failed to impress this season.
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Comparison of statistics of Carlos and Skriniar this season (league only) |
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Metric (per 90) |
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Accurate passes |
52.9 |
72 |
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He treats |
0.8 |
1.4 |
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Lost possession |
7.2 |
3.6 |
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Mistakes were made |
1 |
0.8 |
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Total duels won |
2.2 |
3.8 |
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Objections |
0.6 |
0.6 |
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Statistics via Sofascore |
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Paris Saint-Germain have set a price of £29m for Skriniar, but that figure could be reduced to around £21m, according to Caught Offside.
Jaden Philojin wants Fenerbahce
One player who could be on his way out of Villa Park in January is young winger Jaden Villeugen, who has recently been linked with a loan move. He moved to the Turkish club Fenerbahce. The 22-year-old is said to be high on Fenerbahce's wanted list, with manager Jose Mourinho looking to add some extra firepower to his squad to boost their Premier League title chances.
Amid these links, Velujin's agent, Ivo Camacho, told Turkish media that the player would be interested in a move to the Sukru Saracioglu Stadium.
“We have not received a direct official offer yet. I would not be surprised if there is interest in this regard,” Camacho said. Morning exercise.
He added: “Jadin would want to play for Fenerbahce if there is a good offer. “An ambitious team that plays for the championship is always their goal.”
Philojean returned to Aston Villa in the summer after an impressive season with Hull City, the highlight of which was his goal Nominated for the Puskas Prize 2024. He has been used sparingly by Emery since his return, however, making just four appearances in all competitions and coming off the bench a further 11 times.
When returning to Villa Park in the summer, Philogene said: “It feels great, like I'm back home.
“Unai spoke to me face to face and we had a very good conversation about my playing time. He said I did well when I was here in pre-season last year and that I will get chances this time. It also depends on me and how I play.”