Unai Emery stance revealed as Aston Villa battle for Kevin Zenon transfer
Unai Emery is very keen for Aston Villa to sign Kevin Zenon from Boca Juniors, according to CaughtOffside.
The news outlet has reported [5 November] that the Argentine has a £13million release clause in his contract, and Emery sees his versatility as a valuable asset for his squad.
The Villans are among a host of Premier League clubs with the winger on their radar, with Brighton, Tottenham and Newcastle United also in the race.
Kevin Zenon could add depth to Aston Villa squad
Villa have surprised many since the arrival of Emery in the dugout, with the former Arsenal head coach taking them into the Champions League.
The Lions are competing on all fronts this season, sitting at the top of the pile in the Champions League and vying for a place in the top four of the Premier League again.
In recent weeks, the Villans have seen a bit of a slip, though, and the 4-1 loss to Tottenham on 3 November was a bitter blow in an already disappointing run of fixtures.
Club Brugge are next for Emery in the Champions League on 6 November, and they will have a chance to solidify their claim of qualifying for the knockout stages with a win.
The Villa Park faithful have seen their team win just one of their last five league fixtures, and it feels like the squad is already feeling the burden of playing multiple competitions.
While Villa have several quality players in their starting line-up, the bench is a bit thin, with Jhon Duran the only player who has been able to come on and make an impact consistently.
Strength in depth is going to be essential if Villa want to continue making progress, and the addition of Zenon, who can play out wide and in the engine room, could be one of the signings Emery needs.
In other Aston Villa news, Emery will be desperate regarding Matty Cash's injury after his recent displays.
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