Fabrizio Romano shares Unai Emery stance amid Aston Villa-Ross Barkley transfer development
Unai Emery wants Luton Town attacking midfielder Ross Barkley at Aston Villa this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The transfer expert claims that Emery believes the Englishman could be a vital addition to Villa’s midfield as they will compete in the Champions League next season.
The club are confident of getting the deal over the line and Emery is understood to be the driver of the pursuit.
Via Twitter, Romano wrote: “Unai Emery wants Ross Barkley at Aston Villa as he’s convinced could be quality addition for his midfield.
“Villa are confident to get it done with their manager pushing for it.”
Aston Villa proactive this summer as Ross Barkley closes in
Luton’s relegation from the Premier League means they might be more willing to let go of their key players, including Barkley, as they prepare for life in the Championship.
This could make negotiations smoother and the transfer fee more affordable for Villa.
The 30-year-old’s desire to play in the Champions League aligns with Aston Villa’s ambitions for the upcoming season.
This mutual interest could make the player more amenable to the move and the fact that he has good memories at Villa Park may play a role in his return to the club.
Emery, having guided Villa to a top-four finish, has a strong influence on the club’s transfer decisions so his endorsement of Barkley as a quality addition to the midfield could expedite the transfer process.
The fact that Villa are confident of getting the deal done suggests they are willing to meet the necessary financial and contractual requirements to secure Barkley’s services.
It’s good to see the club being proactive in what’s expected to be one of their biggest transfer windows in recent history.
In other Aston Villa news, an injury expert has issued a fresh update on Jacob Ramsey who may now have a stress fracture.
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