Aston Villa are reportedly keen on signing 31-year-old Spanish defender defender Diego Llorente from La Liga club Real Betis.
A report by Football Insider has reported that Real Betis defender Diego Llorente is unlikely to leave the club in January. The development will come as a blow for Aston Villa, who want to land defensive reinforcements in the January transfer window.
The 31-year-old defender would have added more quality and depth to the side. Aston Villa have looked vulnerable at the back in recent weeks, and it has cost them valuable points. Signing a quality defender in January should be one of their priorities. So, several candidates, including Loic Bade, have emerged on Aston Villa’s radar.
Aston Villa are currently competing in the UEFA Champions League, and they will hope to do well in multiple competitions. The Villans need to plug the gaps in their squad during the January transfer window. It will be interesting to see if they decide to move on to other alternatives after failing to land the 31-year-old in January.
Can Aston Villa convince the player to join?
It will be interesting to see if they decide to test the resolve of the defender with a lucrative proposal in the coming weeks. Aston Villa have the finances to tempt Real Betis into a sale, and they could convince the player with premium wages as well.
The West Midlands outfit will certainly be able to provide the defender with more money, and the opportunity to play in the Premier League can be an added incentive. The 31-year-old is at the peak of his powers, and this could be his final opportunity to showcase his qualities in English football.
Furthermore, the opportunity to work under a successful manager like Unai Emery could be quite attractive. It remains to be seen how the situation unfolds. Either way, Aston Villa need to tighten up at the back to have a successful season pull stop if they fail to sign the 31-year-old in the coming weeks, they should look to bring in another central defender midway through the season.
Aston Villa will be expected to secure European qualification and then do well in the European competitions this season. The Villans need to plug the gaps in their squad during the January transfer window.
