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Aston Villa ready concrete Matias Soule move amid £34.5m bid news

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24 Jun 2026, 6:00 pm

Aston Villa still seemingly have Matias Soule on their radar as they look to make reinforcements for the 2026/27 season.

The Villans secured Champions League football for next season, as well as celebrating glory in the Europa League.

It means Unai Emery is looking to strengthen his squad for the upcoming campaign ahead of a renewed tilt at Europe's premier competition.

There have been no shortage of rumours already, with Villa linked to the likes of Jarrod Bowen, Crysencio Summerville, and Lucas Bergvall.

Roma winger Soule, 23, is a player who has long-been linked with a move to Villa and his name is cropping up once more.

But if the Villans are to secure the signature of the Argentine forward, they may have to move quick amid growing interest.

Matias Soule bids lined up as Aston Villa-linked ace seeks Roma exit

Soule made the switch to Stadio Olimpico back in 2024, and has scored 11 goals in 60 Serie A appearances.

However, according to Gazzetta dello Sport, Roma are preparing to sell due to struggles adhering to financial fair play rules.

The Italian outlet reports that Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli are among the clubs ready to offer £34.5million to lure him away, with attacker said to be on big wages.

However, they add that Soule would prefer other options rather than making the move to Saudi Arabia.

Consequently, Gazzetta notes that both Villa and Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund are ready to make "concrete moves" for Soule's signature.

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Are all signs pointing towards a Morgan Rogers Aston Villa exit?

Among the more prominent transfer rumours at Villa right now involves the future of Morgan Rogers.

Currently way with England at the World Cup, the likes of Arsenal, PSG, Chelsea, and Manchester United continue to be linked with the 23-year-old.

Villa are reportedly reluctant to sell, but with the need to make at least one sale this summer, their resolve is sure to be tested.

And with links to the likes of Bowen, Summerville, and Soule, it does look as though Villa are making contingency plans if they lose their prized asset.

Obviously, the hope is that Rogers will stay, but it will certainly be prudent to have some irons in the fire if he does exit the Villans this summer.

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