Despite some uncertainty surrounding their transfer activity this window, Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is actively pursuing a talented midfielder from the continent.
Financial Fair Play Concerns Could Force Player Sales at Aston Villa
Most Premier League followers are aware that Aston Villa must offload players before the June 30th deadline to comply with Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).
Consequently, several players have been linked with potential departures from the club. Morgan Rogers is reportedly valued at £100 million and attracting interest from Arsenal, and he is not the only player being monitored by other teams.
Emiliano Martinez, however, is considered one of the most probable candidates for a transfer and his sale could ease the pressure to sell other players like Rogers this summer. The Argentine international goalkeeper is reportedly attracting interest from Manchester United and several clubs in the Saudi Pro League.
As they potentially plan for the future without their long-serving number one keeper, Aston Villa might consider signing Lucas Chevalier from LOSC Lille. This move would exemplify the club`s likely one-in, one-out policy this summer, aimed at carefully managing their financial situation in the West Midlands.
Missing out on a Champions League spot resulted in an unwelcome PSR deficit, but this is a challenge that can be navigated with careful and intelligent decision-making.
The potential sale of Leon Bailey to Neom SC for £25 million, combined with the significant fee received for Jhon Duran earlier this year, could provide some financial flexibility later in the window. So, who might Aston Villa be looking to acquire in such a scenario?
Recent developments indicate that Emery is keen to make a significant addition to his midfield, with the added advantage that his latest target is capable of playing in several different positions.
Aston Villa Initiates Move to Sign Fares Chaibi from Eintracht Frankfurt
According to reports from Italy, cited by Frankfurter Rundschau, Aston Villa has taken concrete steps towards signing Fares Chaibi from Eintracht Frankfurt. The Bundesliga club may be willing to consider selling the player under the right circumstances.
The 20-year-old primarily operates as an attacking midfielder, but he also has the versatility to play on either wing or through the middle as a centre-forward when required.
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Fares Chaibi in 2024/25 for Eintracht Frankfurt per 90 mins (FBRef) |
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Shot-creating actions |
4.03 |
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Shots |
2.05 |
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Progressive passes |
4.78 |
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Progressive passes received |
6.58 |
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Touches in attacking penalty area |
2.67 |
Earning a modest £12,968 per week in Germany, Chaibi has recorded two goals and three assists in 38 appearances across all competitions this season.
By making their first move, Aston Villa seemingly believes the Algerian international possesses the potential to develop into a special player at Villa Park, and they are currently working to complete the transfer.
As noted earlier, this potential signing may be contingent on whether Villa can navigate the PSR deadline successfully without facing penalties, so it remains uncertain if they will be able to push this deal through.
