Deam Watkins replacement: Aston Villa pushing to sign “legendary” star..
Aston Villa must win their remaining two Premier League matches if they are to secure qualification for the Champions League next term.
Depending on other results, it might still not be enough. But if Unai Emery is to continue signing world-class players, playing in the competition is imperative.
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It will be a busy summer for the club in the transfer market, with plenty of ins and outs looking likely.
With Ollie Watkins’ future unclear, Villa will be in the hunt for a new striker.
Aston Villa’s chase for a new striker
Watkins has played second fiddle to Marcus Rashford since he arrived on loan in the winter window.
The striker claimed he was “fuming” after playing just 20 minutes against PSG I each of the quarter-final ties. Could this see him leave in the summer? Especially with Arsenal interested.
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According to Caught Offside, Villa are showing strong interest in Atlético Madrid centre-forward Alexander Sorloth this summer, as they push to land the former Crystal Palace attacker.
Newcastle United also have the striker in their sights, and surely only a club that will be playing Champions League football next season stands a chance of signing him.
No transfer fee has been mentioned as of yet, as it appears Sorloth isn’t seeking a move away from Spain.
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Should Villa submit a bid too good to ignore, however, things could change quickly indeed.
Alexander Sorloth could replace Ollie Watkins
“Ollie Watkins is very fantastic.” Said Emery after Watkins became the club’s highest ever Premier League goalscorer after netting against Bournemouth.
Not something he would say if Watkins was planning on being sold, but if a big offer arrives when the window opens, Emery might just strike when the iron is hot, especially with them needing to make a big sale.
Aston Villa to complete first summer transfer as striker set to join.
Zepiqueno Redmond is set to sign a four-year deal with Aston Villa.
Aston Villa are set to sign young Feyenoord striker Zepiqueno Redmond on a free transfer.
The 18-year-old’s contract with the Dutch club runs out at the end of June and he has attracted interest from several clubs in the Premier League and across Europe.
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After holding positive talks with Villa, Redmond is now poised to join on a free transfer.
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Villa sold Jhon Duran in the winter transfer window for £65m and have been looking to add a young forward to their ranks.
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Redmond has made nine senior appearances for Feyenoord, having made his debut in November during a 4-1 win over Almere City in the Eredivisie.
He went on to feature in the club’s next two league matches and scored his first two goals in a 2-1 victory over MVV Maastricht in the KNVB Cup on December 17.
Two months later, he made his Champions League debut, starting in a league phase clash against AC Milan at the San Siro, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
He also featured in the round of 16 second leg against Inter, coming on for the final 15 minutes – also at the San Siro.
Redmond has been a regular for the Netherlands Under-19s over the past year.
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