ASTON VILLA'S AMBITIOUS TRANSFER? UNAI EMERY'S TEAM IS STILL READY TO MAKE AN OFFER FOR JOAO FELIX BEFORE THE TRANSFER DEADLINE BUT HAS RESERVATIONS ABOUT WHETHER A DEAL CAN BE FINALIZED
Aston Villa are currently making a concerted effort to secure the signing of Joao Felix this month. However, for this transfer to materialize, Unai Emery’s squad would need Atletico Madrid to reconsider their asking price for the forward.
Atletico Madrid is prepared to allow Felix to depart this summer, especially in light of their recent acquisition of Julian Alvarez from Manchester City for £82 million (€95m/$104m). Despite Felix's prominent role in pre-season games, his relationship with Atletico’s manager, Diego Simeone, has deteriorated. As a result, the La Liga club is keen to alleviate his wages from their payroll before the transfer window closes.
Villa has been exceptionally active in the transfer market this summer, investing heavily in new talent. Emery has previously indicated a desire to bring in high-profile players like Felix, and with Villa now competing in the Champions League, his ambitions might be within reach. However, there are significant hurdles to overcome. Atletico’s current asking price and Felix’s salary demands could present major obstacles, according to The Mirror.
No club in world football has matched Aston Villa’s spending spree this summer. The Premier League side has splurged over €176 million (£150 million/$192 million) on eight new players, including standout additions like Amadou Onana. As Villa prepares to launch their Premier League campaign with an opening match against West Ham next week, it is unlikely they will add any more players before then. Instead, the club’s focus is shifting toward offloading existing squad members. Diego Carlos and Jhon Duran are among those rumored to be on the move, and a significant sale might be necessary to create the financial space needed to finalize Felix’s arrival.
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