JUST NOW : Aston Villa to ‘sit down’ with club over talks to sign 9-assist winger this summer after ‘stepping up a gear’

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After’stepping up a gear’, Aston Villa will’sit down’ with the club to discuss signing a 9-assist winger this summer.’ At the end of the season, as Nicolò Zaniolo gets ready to return to his parent club after a Premier League loan, Aston Villa is looking to replace the versatile regular.

The Italian international has struggled to consistently impress Unai Emery and co. since coming from Galatasaray last summer, despite two significant displays that included equalizing goals against West Ham and Sheffield United.

In addition to £13 million in add-ons, Zaniolo’s contract includes a £19 million buyout clause. However, according to a recent report, Villa does not intend to extend the 24-year-old’s term at the team. At the conclusion of the season, the versatile midfielder—who can play up front or on either wing—will return to Turkey, but the Villans are apparently contemplating one of his teammates to take his position at Villa Park.
Sport Witness has learned that Aston Villa has “identified” Barış Alper Yılmaz as the loanee Zaniolo’s replacement and they are “keen on signing him in the next window,” per the Turkish publication Sabah.

With six goals and nine assists in all competitions this season, Yılmaz has drawn a lot of interest. Emery’s team is now the most recent to be keeping an eye on his status in the Süper Lig. After the season, the Premier League team ‘will meet down’ with Galatasaray to discuss a possible deal, according to reports that they have’stepped up a gear’ with their interest.

Aston Villa to 'sit down' with club over talks to sign 9-assist winger this summer after 'stepping up a gear'
With a deal that runs until 2027, the adaptable winger—who can also play left or right back—is under contract. According to the article, the Turkish company would look for “at least” €20 million (£17 million) before considering letting go of Yılmaz. That is a fairly reasonable price for a team like Villa.

The adaptable winger, who can also play right or left wing, has a deal that expires in 2027. According to the article, the Turkish company would look for “at least” €20 million (£17 million) before considering letting go of Yılmaz. That is a fairly reasonable price for a team like Villa.
The Villans are currently vying for a spot in the top four this season, and they have a good chance of succeeding. With 63 points, Villa is presently three points ahead of their nearest rivals, Tottenham Hotspur, in the Premier League standings.