Aston Villa continue to navigate the crucial summer transfer window as Unai Emery and the club’s recruitment team work on key priorities ahead of the new season.
One of the biggest talking points around Villa in recent weeks has been the future of Morgan Rogers, which could be key as the Villans look to navigate the PSR restrictions and reinvest their transfer money.
The England international has attracted interest from several top clubs following an impressive campaign.
Arsenal have been strongly linked with the striker and reports have suggested that the Gunners are preparing to up the ante.
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Chelsea, Man City and Real Madrid have been linked with Rogers as speculation continues over his future.
Villa have always known that any major departure would require planning ahead of time, and that has led to links with some potential attackers.
West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen is among the names reported to be interested in Villa’s squad, and recent reports claim that Emery views Bowen as a player who can strengthen the squad if the opportunity arises.
Aston Villa confident they can agree ‘lucrative’ deal for West Ham star Emery
The Villans are in good shape.
Elsewhere, Villa have also continued their search for midfield additions.
Croatia international Martin Baturina remains a player regularly linked with the club, while reports from Italy and Croatia have suggested Villa have retained an interest after seeing a previous offer rejected.
The midfielder improved his reputation significantly during the World Cup after finding the net against England.
Elsewhere, goalkeeper recruitment also features prominently in Villa’s plans.
Emiliano Martinez continues to be linked with a possible move, fueling speculation about a possible switch, while Real Sociedad goalkeeper Alex Remiro has emerged as one of the names being considered.
Reports from Spain have suggested that Villa are among the clubs most interested in the experienced shot stopper, while strengthening the defense has been discussed throughout the summer so far.
Lloyd Kelly has been linked with a move back to the Premier League, with Villa being linked with Newcastle United in reports surrounding the former Bournemouth defender.
The club’s recruitment team has been active in several areas of the club, but is now believed to be looking for a right-back as well.
Aston Villa are in talks to sign Flamengo defender Emerson Royal
According to Fabrizio Romano, Aston Villa have opened negotiations to sign Flamengo defender Emerson Royal.
The Brazilian right back has been identified as a player who can provide competition and protect Matty Cash.
Romano reports that contact has already been made with Flamengo as Villa explore the possibility of bringing the defender back to English football, and says talks are ongoing.
No deal has been reported between the clubs, but ESPN Brasil say Emery’s side have submitted an offer of £8 million.
Emerson is no stranger to European football.
The defender hails from Brazil, and his performances eventually earned him a move to Barcelona early in his career.
Although his spell at Camp Nou was short, making just three appearances for the Catalans, it earned him a move to Tottenham, where he spent several seasons in the Premier League.
During his time in north London, Emerson made 100 appearances in all competitions, and became a regular feature of the team under many managers.
After leaving Spurs, the defender moved to AC Milan, with Ange Postecoglou praising the defender’s ‘great’ form and work rate in training.
His stay in Serie A was short-lived before he returned to Brazil, with Flamengo completing a deal to bring him back to South America.
Now, Emerson may return to the Premier League under Emery.
Aston Villa confident they can agree ‘lucrative’ deal for West Ham star Emery
The Villans are in good shape.
