Aston Villa and Newcastle United, two Premier League rivals, are both interested in signing Villarreal star Álex Baena. However, according to Bryan King, a former Villa scout, Aston Villa seems to be ahead in the race to sign the 23-year-old forward. King believes that Unai Emery’s previous relationship with Baena will be the deciding factor in the transfer.
Baena, valued at around £54 million, is reportedly keen on reuniting with Emery, with whom he has worked before at Villarreal. King mentioned that Villa’s participation in the UEFA Champions League could also be an advantage in securing the deal for Baena.
Unai Emery’s influence and connections in European football have been beneficial for Aston Villa, with players eager to work under his management. If both Villa and Newcastle offer similar financial terms to Baena, it is likely that he will choose to join Emery at Villa Park.
With contract talks already underway with another key attacker, Aston Villa could soon have another exciting addition to their attacking lineup. The team is looking to strengthen both in the Premier League and in Europe, as they continue to progress under Emery’s leadership.
In other news related to Aston Villa, Arsenal have received advice to sign a player from the club based on observations made by Patrick Vieira. For more updates on Aston Villa, you can follow their Facebook page or join their new WhatsApp Channel for instant notifications on your phone.
