NSWE and Aston Villa now racing to sign "wonderful" £12m player

Aston Villa have been handed a boost in the race for one of their summer transfer targets. Aston Villa are set to compete in the 2024/25 Champions League after finishing 4th in the Premier League this past season. Villa had to deal with European football in 2023/24 but there is nothing quite like having to face off with the very best Europe has to offer week in, week out. As a result, the Midlands outfit may well need a stronger squad than the one they currently have if they are to give a good account of themselves come the start of next term's Champions League.