Aston Villa have trump card in Kaio Jorge pursuit as asking price is revealed
Cruzeiro are set to demand £30.8million for Aston Villa target Kaio Jorge amid their ongoing attacking woes.
With Ollie Watkins continuing to underperform for Aston Villa, Unai Emery is being forced to search in the market for a potential replacement.
One player who has been recently linked to Aston Villa is Jorge, with reports suggesting that Villa’s scouts were recently present at a Cruzeiro match.
ESPN on 6 November believes that the Brazilian club will demand at least £30.8m if talks are to begin are a potential deal. However, Emery may have an ace up his sleeve.
Aston Villa could use Premier League football to tempt Kaio Jorge after international heartbreak
Given the size and reputation of the Premier League, it is no surprise that even the worst clubs in the division boast numerous international players.
Playing for a team in the division helps each player receive more recognition for their performances, which often results in a call-up for their country, with Villa players such as Morgan Rogers now internationals.
This is what Emery could use to tempt Jorge to push a move to Aston Villa.
- Jorge has been at Cruzeiro since 2024
- The striker has already netted 17 goals in 29 games in the Brazilian Serie A this season
- The 23-year-old is hoping to add to his sole Brazil senior cap soon
The report from ESPN suggests that despite Jorge being happy at Cruzeiro, he was disappointed not to be called up to the Brazil squad for the upcoming international break.
However, if he were to move to Aston Villa and hit the ground running, he would surely make it into the team in comparison to staying in the Brazilian league.
With the World Cup also just around the corner, this could be a trump card for Emery to ensure that the deal is completed in the January transfer window.
How good is Jorge?
According to Fotmob on 6 November, Jorge has excellent attacking stats.
His goals per 90 minutes are amazing at 0.67, while also boasting a 0.60 xG.
| Kaio Jorge in the Brazilian Serie A this season | Per 90 minutes |
| Goals | 0.67 |
| xG | 0.60 |
| Shots | 3.41 |
| Shots on target | 1.51 |
| Assists | 0.28 |
| Chances created | 0.91 |
| Successful dribbles | 0.99 |
At just 23 years old, Villa are unlikely to find a better upcoming striker in Brazil than Jorge.
The task for them now is to ensure they win the race to his signature while also negotiating a good deal.
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