Aston Villa chief Monchi (Credit - Imago)

Matte Smets to jump at Aston Villa transfer with bargain deal on cards

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11 Dec 2024, 11:40 am

Bryan King has urged Aston Villa to sign K.R.C. Genk defender Matte Smets.

The ex-Villa scout believes the centre-back would "jump at the opportunity" to sign for the club, with Unai Emery still in need of some additional defensive cover despite the return to fitness of one player.

As reported by TBR Football [4 December], Villa want Smets, who has helped Genk climb to the top of the Jupiler Pro League this season, with his value rising to £6.2million [Birmingham Live, 6 December].

And King - speaking exclusively to Villa News - thinks the club must make the move happen with his cost so low in the market.

"If that is all he costs, Villa must buy him," King said.

"For that kind of money, and a player of that kind of potential, go and sign him. Villa need to address their defensive depth as well. If Smetts is available, I'm sure that he would jump at the opportunity.

"That would be a big move for him."

Aston Villa to sign K.R.C. Genk defender Matte Smets?

Villa have struggled to balance the responsibilities of both the Premier League and UEFA Champions League this season.

Therefore, Monchi and Emery likely wouldn't say no to some reinforcements in January.

Unai Emery will be keen for Aston Villa to sign some players.

Considering the calibre of clubs keeping an eye on Smets, like Chelsea and Tottenham, it is clear that this is a player full of potential.

As a result, he could be a great addition for Villa in the West Midlands.

In other Aston Villa news, one player could be sold to one of the club's Midland rivals in a January transfer twist.

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