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Villa News Speaking to Bryan King

Tue 29 April 2025 7:40, UK

Kevin De Bruyne is expected to favour a move to Aston Villa after leaving Manchester City.

Unai Emery has pushed Aston Villa forward since he arrived in the West Midlands.

As well as their growth on the pitch, the Villans are making strides off the field too, with NSWE set for a major payday after a recent announcement in the West Midlands.

Therefore, Villa have been able to attract more high-profile players to the club, such as Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio, and it looks as though they’re ready to take things up a level by signing De Bruyne.

De Bruyne ‘to turn down Saudi Arabia move to join Aston Villa’

As reported by Sky Sports News (24 April), Villa have held internal discussions about signing De Bruyne.

Gabby Agbonlahor cannot see a deal being agreed due to De Bruyne’s wages. However, this claim has been disputed.

Ex-Villa scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Villa News – previously suggested Villa could offer De Bruyne a contract worth £50million, and has now claimed that the Belgian would turn down interest from elsewhere to continue in the Premier League.

“I don’t think the wages would be an issue, because there wouldn’t be a transfer fee involved,” King said.

“In all honesty, De Bruyne would be well-paid, whatever club he goes to. I’d imagine he is pretty settled where he is, and his family are happy living where they’re living.

“Therefore, he might receive an astronomical offer to join a club in Saudi Arabia. However, I imagine he would think that he still has a chance to play in the Premier League, so why not do it for Villa?”

Aston Villa need to make a decision on De Bruyne

A player of De Bruyne’s quality is bound to attract plenty of interest, especially on a free transfer.

Therefore, if Villa do want to sign him, and are prepared to make a lucrative offer, they should make that offer sooner rather than later to ensure another club doesn’t beat them to the punch.