Aston Villa Eyeing £30m Defender Before Transfer DeadlineAston Villa are reportedly considering a £30 million move for a defender before the transfer window closes on Friday evening.
The club has been active this summer, aiming to build on last season’s success and compete in both the Premier League and Champions League.
Despite a mixed start to the 2024/25 season, expectations remain high for Unai Emery’s team.
Villa’s Transfer ActivitiesThe club has been busy strengthening their squad, recognizing the need for depth to manage multiple competitions.
While some players have left, including loan departures and Cameron Archer’s permanent move, Villa is now focusing on defensive reinforcements.
Recent reports suggest Villa have approached Liverpool for Joe Gomez and have also shown interest in Scotland’s Kieran Tierney.
The club appears to be targeting versatile defenders who can cover both full-back and centre-back positions.
Potential Gomez DealAccording to Liverpool journalist David Lynch, Aston Villa are frontrunners to sign Joe Gomez.
Lynch believes the move “makes sense for all parties” and expects developments in the coming days.
Gomez, who has fallen down the pecking order at Liverpool, is reportedly valued at around £30 million.
The defender, once described as “outstanding” by Gary Neville, could provide Villa with the defensive depth they need.
With Liverpool open to selling for the right price, this transfer could materialize quickly as the deadline approaches.