Marquee move: Emery is vying with Villa for a £52 million “magician” who would be ideal for Barkley.

Marquee move: Emery is vying with Villa for a £52 million “magician” who would be ideal for Barkley.

 

Under Unai Emery, Aston Villa are at a pivotal point in their development. After the initial excitement of earning a Champions League spot through a fourth-place Premier League finish has subsided, the real work needs to start.

Naturally, there won’t be any competitive club football until mid-August, but in the interim, the transfer market needs to be used with intelligence and purpose.

After spending a season on loan under Dean Smith in 2020–21, Ross Barkley is getting close to making a wise comeback to Villa Park; however, Monchi is making headway and has entered the competition for a dynamic attacking player.

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Spanish sources claim that Aston Villa is considering a move to capture Raphinha, a winger for Barcelona. Though he is valued at €60 million (£52 million), the La Liga heavyweights would be hesitant to part ways due to concerns about finding a replacement. However, such a bid could be too enticing.

Emery’s squad will face Premier League titans Chelsea and Manchester United, but neither team can provide Villa with what Villa already has: Champions League football.

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