Aston Villa handed genuine chance to sign Daizen Maeda as betting odds revealed
Aston Villa have been offered a genuine possibility of snapping up Daizen Maeda from Celtic this summer.
The Villans face a crucial end to the season, as they sit two places and three points away from a Champions League qualification spot with four games left.
Unai Emery will be determined to ensure that Aston Villa achieve a top-five finish and qualify for the UEFA Champions League again.
Villa’s plans for the summer transfer window could be determined by whether or not they book a place in the premier European competition next season.
Nevertheless, the Birmingham-based club face the prospect of having to rejig their squad to comply with profit and sustainability rules.
Aston Villa firmly in race to sign Maeda
Aston Villa will have to address their attack this summer, with Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford heading back to their respective clubs after their loan stints.
The Villans are also open to offers for Leon Bailey, meaning Emery will need signings in attack to continue competing on all fronts.
Therefore, Maeda has emerged as an option for the Villa Park outfit ahead of the summer.
Aston Villa have watched the 27-year-old attacker in action for Celtic this season, according to TBR Football.
| Matches | Goals | Assists | Yellow Cards | Red Cards | Minuntes |
| 47 | 33 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 3711′ |
The news outlet reported via their website on Thursday (1 May) that the attacker could be available for around £25million despite the Hoops’ desire to tie him down to a new deal.
Now, Gambling.com have placed Villa as 5/1 odds on favourites to sign Maeda this summer with a 16.7 per cent probability.
While six teams, including Liverpool and Arsenal, are ahead of them, Aston Villa have a real chance to acquire the Japan international’s services.
Emery to welcome Maeda at Villa Park
Emery would be happy to have someone like Maeda in his squad in the event of rejigging his squad this summer.
The former Yokohama F. Marinos star has earned a reputation as a prolific goalscorer in Glasgow, bagging 33 goals in 47 appearances across all competitions.
Maeda is also capable of playing across the front three, which is a trait that Emery would welcome with both arms at Aston Villa.