Aston Villa submit bid to sign Murillo, £20.9m deal to be accepted
Aston Villa could be set to sign Michael Amir Murillo.
The Villa Park outfit are set for a busy summer after missing out on Champions League football next season on the final day.
Unai Emery and Monchi are keen to reinforce the squad in a bid to return to the elite level of European football but they could be hamstrung by Profit and Sustainability (PSR) issues.
Villa learn price for Murillo after bid submitted
Emery’s side were denied their ultimate ambition on the last day of Premier League action but they are still expected to be active in the transfer window.
A report from El Siglo (28 May) claims that the Villans have submitted two offers for the Panamanian defender that Marseille has rejected.
It states that the French outfit would accept a bid of £20.9million if the B6 side return to the table.
Murillo would be a solid addition for Villa
The 29-year-old is an experienced right-back and earned a move to the Stade Velodrome after impressive with Belgian side Anderlecht.
Current options in the position, Matty Cash and Andres Garcia have been inconsistent this season, so it makes sense that the Villans are looking to strengthen in that area.
The Panama star has shown his attacking abilities, notching one goal and three assists in 30 matches for Les Phoceens and those numbers would likely improve with better quality players around him.
His defensive stats are very good, he wins 62.4 per cent of his ground duels and 70 per cent of the aerial duels that he competed for, which would make him a decent option for Emery’s defence.
It could prove to be a very astute piece of business for the Villans if they can secure a deal for the reported price and move on some other assets, such as Jacob Ramsey, due to their PSR concerns.
It promises to be an intriguing summer at Bodymoor Heath, in terms of both incomings and outgoings, as Emery and Monchi navigate the rough waters of spending regulations and try to come out on the right side while keeping their competitive edge.