As the summer transfer window approaches, Aston Villa has reportedly joined the competition to sign a sought-after centre-back who recently played effectively against Harry Kane in the Champions League.
Aston Villa Transfer News
Aston Villa hinted at their transfer market ambitions in January by bringing in Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio on loan. Now, with the summer window nearing, the club seems ready to make further significant moves, potentially using funds from Jhon Duran’s transfer to Al-Nassr.
Reports suggest that players like Samu Aghehowa are being considered as potential summer signings to bolster Unai Emery’s attacking options, following Duran’s departure.
Aghehowa could indeed be a valuable addition. The 20-year-old has had a successful first season with Porto after moving from Atletico Madrid last summer, scoring 20 goals across all competitions. The Spanish player might even challenge Ollie Watkins for a starting position in Emery’s preferred lineup.
However, Aston Villa is not only focusing on attacking reinforcements. According to reports, Aston Villa, along with Everton, Crystal Palace, and MLS clubs, are also interested in signing Cameron Carter-Vickers.
The central defender has performed impressively for Celtic this season, particularly in the match against Bayern Munich. In that game, he limited Harry Kane to minimal expected goals and assists while making numerous crucial defensive actions.
While Bayern Munich narrowly won thanks to a late goal, Celtic and Carter-Vickers’ performance was commendable. In this game, the American demonstrated his ability to compete at a high level beyond the Scottish Premiership, potentially paving the way for a return to the Premier League.
“Strong” Carter-Vickers Could Return to Premier League
Cameron Carter-Vickers has experienced a significant journey since his time as an academy player at Tottenham Hotspur. After loan spells at several clubs, he found consistency at Celtic and has excelled since. Now, three years after permanently leaving Tottenham, he has the opportunity for Premier League redemption.
At 27, Carter-Vickers is in his prime and has received considerable praise for his recent performances, including his display against Bayern Munich. A tactical analyst described Carter-Vickers as embodying the qualities desired in a centre-back, highlighting his strength and speed.
As Aston Villa aims to solidify a top-four position in the Premier League, signing a centre-back with proven Champions League experience like Carter-Vickers could be a strategic move.
Vihaan Mehrotra