Aston Villa are pretty adamant to conclude a transfer for Real Betis left-back Alex Moreno in the winter transfer window.
According to Fichajes, Aston Villa are working on a deal for Real Betis defender Alex Moreno in January. Unai Emery has prioritised the 29-year-old this month and he will use all his resources to seal the transfer.
Newly promoted side Nottingham Forest wanted to make the Spaniard a part of their signing revolution but both parties failed to reach a deal and the transfer failed.
Betis have been operating from a very limited budget and have done exceedingly well keeping them in the hunt for a top-four race. Manuel Pellegrini has turned the tide this campaign but their current financial condition might offer Villa a chance to peek into their squad.
A number of Betis players have attracted interest from overseas and Moreno is the latest addition to that. The Spanish defender has all the traits of a modern attacking fullback and could provide some stiff competition to Lucas Digne should he arrive in the Midlands.
Predominantly a left back he can also be deployed in a further advanced role and his flair and pave could open another dimension for Villa. Emery only took charge from Steven Gerrard a few weeks back and he will be getting a hefty transfer kitty to meet all his demands.
Betis bought the player from Rayo Vallecano in a deal worth €7 million and they are poised to record a substantial profit if the sale goes on. Villa are willing to offer €15-20 million for the player and it should be sufficient to convince the club to let him leave.
Moreno has a contract till 2025 and it remains to be seen whether he agrees to accept a new challenge. Betis will also have to find a suitable replacement before sanctioning a move for the player. His experience in Spanish football is huge but his La Liga career took a bit of time to take off.
He is now regarded as one of the best left-backs in the Spanish top tier and even teams like Barcelona took a keen interest in the player.
