Aston Villa’s Ambitious Summer: A Possible Joao Felix Transfer?
A New Era for Villa
Aston Villa have not been coy about their ambitions. Under the dynamic leadership of Unai Emery, the club has undergone a remarkable transformation, moving from a precarious 17th place last season to qualifying for the Europa Conference League.
Emery’s mission to rejuvenate Villa’s fortunes has been supported by the recruitment of top-quality players. Key acquisitions include Youri Tielemans, Pau Torres, and Moussa Diaby. The hard work and intelligent strategies are paying off, and it’s evident that Villa’s horizons are expanding.
The Pursuit of Felix
But the summer transfer window is still open, and Villa might not be done yet. They are now eyeing a potential marquee signing in Joao Felix, Atletico Madrid’s bright star.
Felix, once courted by the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea, now finds himself short of ‘top suitors’. His recent loan spell at Chelsea was marked by glimpses of brilliance but also struggles to make a consistent impact.
Nevertheless, journalist Ryan Taylor believes that Villa might be ‘well-placed’ to sign Felix. He stated to GiveMeSport:
“He doesn’t really have any top suitors out there anymore as the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea have all moved on and PSG doesn’t really seem to be an avenue. The only one that sort of stands out is Barcelona, but again I don’t know what their finances are truly like, so I’m not sure. There is going to come a stage where Jorge Mendes is probably going to look to try and get him a last-minute transfer and later in the window is an opportunity for someone to capitalise on, and Aston Villa are well-placed definitely.”
A World-Class Opportunity
It cannot be denied that Felix is a ‘world-class’ operator. At 23, he already boasts an impressive repertoire of skills and would surely be an opportunity Villa would grasp if the chance arises.
Will Aston Villa make the move for this talented Portuguese star? Only time will tell, but what’s clear is that the club is committed to strengthening its ranks and building a team that could compete at the highest level.
Doku at Rennes equally as good and a lot less money and besides Felix has already satiated that he’s not interested in Aston Villa. Just move on