After a disastrous January exit, Aston Villa will attempt to sell misfit Calum Chambers in the summer.
Calum Chambers, 28, was not sold by Unai Emery in January, and Aston Villa will try to offload him during the summer transfer window, sources Alan Hutton.
Emery acknowledged having informed Bertrand Traore and the former Arsenal defender that he was free to leave Villa Park during the January transfer window [Jacob Tanswell, January 12]. Nevertheless, Chambers continued to play for Aston Villa as the window slammed shut.
On deadline day, it was reported that Chambers rejected three offers from Championship teams, including West Brom [Football Insider, 1 February]. The Daily Mail (1 February) also revealed that the Baggies had inquired about the 28-year-old’s availability in January.
Hutton acknowledged last month that he thought the adaptable defender would be sold, but he doesn’t think Emery’s team will use him much in the remaining games, with a summer transfer being the most likely scenario.
If I’m being really honest, Hutton told Villa News, “I thought he was one that would move on.”
“There are a lot of players ahead of him right now, so he probably didn’t get the game time he would have preferred. Although I am aware of his versatility and ability to play a variety of positions, I don’t really see him starting at right back or centre half for Villa.I don’t think he’s appropriate for the way they play right now, with the high line and the necessary pace.
“I find it surprising that he didn’t move on in January, but having said that, come summertime, I believe that he might look to
Calum Chambers needs to be moved out of Aston Villa by Unai Emery.
It seems that Aston Villa was limited in their options to get Chambers out of the door during the January transfer window. They not only announced his availability to the world, but they also engaged in negotiations with multiple clubs to arrange a sale.
The 28-year-old has only made three appearances this season in all competitions, and after dropping out of Villa Park’s starting lineup, he has spent the majority of the season on the substitutes bench.
Villa will probably try everything in their power to get the centre back back on the field come summertime, but it looks like they’ll need to find him a Premier League suitor to get him.
to locate a Premier League suitor in order to release him from their roster.
Hutton has provided his assessment of Bailey’s new contract at Villa Park in other Aston Villa news.
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