News

Aston Villa willing to pay €50m for Real Madrid’s target – report

Super Eagles and Villarreal winger might not be in the La Liga much longer as Premier League teams show firm interest…

Super Eagles winger, Samuel Chukwueze has been linked with a €50m to Aston Villa, Soccernet.ng reports.

The Villarreal attacker had an outstanding season with Villarreal, helping out with six goals and five assists in the league, including a notable brace at the Santiago Bernabéu against Real Madrid in a rare win for The Yellow Submarines.

The one-time Europa League winner has been one of Villarreal’s most-priced assets over the past two seasons, making leaps in bounds, and has become a key player in the yellow subway attack.

However, there is a possibility that he will leave the team this summer due to the numerous offers he has received from the Premier League.

Being just 24 years old, the pacy wingers’ characteristics fit perfectly with the style of play practised in England. Hence, several teams in the English top flight have shown interest in signing the right winger and have gone to the Estadio de la Cerámica to ask about their purchase price. Former Villarreal Manager, Unai Emery, who has insisted on signing the Nigerian international, is willing to pay the African player’s clause, which amounts to 50 million euros.

Aston Villa, already in an abundance of wingers like John McGinn and Leon Bailey, are looking to build competition in the squad hierarchy as they look to press on into European places and possibly get into the big six in the league

In addition to Aston Villa, West Ham and Arsenal are also reported to be interested in Chukwueze’s signature as they look to build their squad depth and have more competition on the right flank, while outside the Premier, Real Madrid has also been following his development.

He is on the list of suitors as the club just let go of three attackers, Eden Hazard, Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio.

This post was last modified on June 5, 2023 9:08 pm

Adefolahan Guerreiro

Adefolahan is a multilingual journalist and writer at Soccernet Nigeria. With a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and a track record of involvement in College sports, Adefolahan is focused on crafting engaging football content and utilising his language skills and extensive sports knowledge to enhance content accessibility for a global audience. He has interviewed Nigerian stars like Finidi George, Junior Lokosa, and Abraham Onahi Ogbu.

Share
Published by
Adefolahan Guerreiro

Recent Posts

“I get emotional”- Ex-Chelsea star Mikel Obi accuses English FA of ignoring racism complaints

Former Super Eagles midfielder Mikel Obi accused the English FA of turning a blind eye… Read More

9 mins ago

Amunike, Amokachi as Super Eagles assistant coaches: Ex-West Brom star warns Finidi of ‘problems’

Former West Bromwich Albion and PAOK Saloniki defender Ifeanyi Udeze has urged Finidi George to… Read More

18 mins ago

Trabzonspor found new plan to permanently secure Onuachu from Southampton

Turkish Super Lig side, Trabzonspor, is intensifying efforts to permanently secure the signature of Nigerian… Read More

21 mins ago

Italia 90′ World Cup hero name-checks Victor Boniface in Bayer Leverkusen praise

German football legend Rudi Voller has heaped praise on Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface alongside… Read More

16 hours ago

Is Kelechi Iheanacho eyeing a final chance with Leicester against Blackburn?

Leicester City is set to face Blackburn Rovers in their final EFL Championship clash for… Read More

17 hours ago

Dominican Republic 2024: Nigeria’s Flamingos receive huge boost as Burkina Faso are booted to Mali

In a major twist to the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifying clash, Nigeria's… Read More

17 hours ago