Aston Villa Transfer News: Villa has made a midfield signing their transfer priority
According to reports, Aston Villa is prepared to meet Fulham’s £60 million asking price in order to acquire midfielder Joao Palhinha. Since joining Fulham in the summer of last year, the Portuguese international has excelled for the London club.
Villa’s interest in Palhinha has caused them to contemplate paying the exorbitant fee, despite Fulham’s expectations for a long-term stay. Villa’s willingness to invest such a large money reveals their intention to improve their midfield in preparation for the upcoming season.
Palhinha’s signing at Villa would provide the club a much-needed boost in the midfield area by giving them a strong, muscular presence. Palhinha’s acquisition would be a big improvement and might help Villa move up the Premier League standings given the lack of depth and talent in their current midfield.
Villa has been linked with a move for Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic, but it appears that Palhinha is the club’s top priority. The alleged readiness to pay such a high price would eclipse the £40 million that Villa paid for Emiliano Buendia during the previous summer transfer window, making Palhinha the most expensive acquisition in the club’s history.
Aston Villa is not the only team who have been linked with a move for the Portuguese. Bayern Munich are reportedly interested in his services and if both teams approach, it is likely he will decide to join Bayern. Other Premier League clubs like Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United are interested in him.
