Aston Villa are intensifying their move for the 'extremely talented' gem.

Aston Villa They will be hoping they can improve their fortunes this season as the second half of the 2024/25 season gets underway. Unai Emery The team has not been at its best so far, and may have struggled with the demands of Champions League football.

This is something that might explain why they exist Eighth in the Premier LeagueWith only 32 points to their name and a surprising two-goal difference. Things could certainly have gone better for the Villans, though, as they started 2025 with a 2-1 win over Leicester City.

To give themselves a better chance of a successful season, the Energies could enter the transfer market next January. They have reportedly set their sights on reinforcements to cover several bases.

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The player in question here is Japanese striker Taisei Miyashiro. The 24-year-old has impressed at his current club Vissel Kobe, and could leave the club during the winter transfer window.

According to journalist Graeme BaileyThe former Japan Under-20 international is 'wanted by Aston Villa in January', with Emery looking for reinforcements ahead of a busy few weeks, with the deal appearing to have 'taken a step forward' recently.

This comes just days later Break a report The Villans are targeting Borussia Dortmund striker Donyll Malen, although it remains to be seen if the deals are separate.

In any case, Villa News explains that the Midlands club are hoping to secure a loan deal with an option to buy Miyashiro at the end of the season.

Why would Miyashiro be a good signing?

The 24-year-old is an incredibly versatile player. Miyashiro would fit in well under Emery at Villa Park due to his ability to fill some roles in his famous 4-2-2-2 system, which has seen a lot of success so far during his tenure.

This means that during his time at Vissel Kobe so far, Miyashiro has played as a midfielder, left winger and striker. According to the Transfermarkt website. He plays in the left half-space a lot and contributes to scoring goals.

He has made 46 appearances for the club so far and has an impressive 18 goals and one assist in that time.

In the J-League in 2024, he scored 11 goals in 32 matches, a truly impressive comeback. As journalist David White-Hapton saidHe is an “extremely talented” player.

His stats on Sofascore Of the 2024 J1 League also makes impressive reading. The 24-year-old has a 22% conversion rate and averages 1.6 shots per game, creating five big chances which suggests he is unlucky not to have more than one assist.

Miyashiro also works hard without the ball, winning an average of 4.1 duels per game.

It can form a deadly partnership with Morgan Rogers If the two elephants get this deal over the line. It has been an excellent season for the Englishman so far. With Jamie Carragher describing him As a 'machine' and 'unstoppable' force for the Midlands club.

The England international has six goals and three assists In 19 Premier League matches This term, his ability to carry the ball is a prominent feature of his game. According to SovascorHe averages 2.1 dribbles per game.

This could lead to some interesting rotations in the Villains' attack. With Rogers starting as a number 10 and Miyashiro up front, the Japanese star can drop deeper into the left-half space and create space for Rogers to get past him with the ball at his feet.

The Villans' No.27 is also a creative player in the final third, having created seven big chances this season. Adding someone like Miyashiro to the attack, who has scored 11 league goals in 2024, may only increase his production and help Villa improve their goal difference.

Given that this is a loan move with the option to make it permanent at the end of the season, it seems risk-free for Villa. As the stats indicate, Miyashiro is a versatile and talented player who could make a real difference for Emery's side as they look to gain promotion to the Premier League.