Aston Villa have been reportedly offered the chance to sign Charles De Ketelaere for £25 million, as AC Milan are ready to sell last summer’s marquee signing.
According to the Daily Mail, AC Milan have decided to sell Charles De Ketelaere for £25 million this summer. The 22-year-old Belgian playmaker has reportedly been offered to Aston Villa as the Italian side are keen to cut their losses on last summer’s marquee signing.
AC Milan went to the lengths to sign Charles De Ketelaere last summer. They competed with several sides in the hunt for the 22-year-old Belgian playmaker. Leeds United, in particular, came close to bringing the attacker.
While on the Belgian side, Genk showed plenty of promise and his ability to play many attacking positions. He was AC Milan’s marquee summer signing last time, but his performances have thoroughly disappointed those in charge.
De Ketelaere played 32 Serie A games, starting 13 times, but failed to score during the campaign. Those numbers have asked questions about his long-term future at the club. The Rossoneri are seriously considering a sale of the 22-year-old Belgian playmaker.
They had signed him for slightly under £35 million last summer and are willing to take a substantial loss if they manage to find a buyer. De Ketelaere has reportedly been offered to Aston Villa for £25 million. Milan looks to cut their losses on the player who may not fit their long-term strategy.
Aston Villa may take a look, but there’s no imminent decision expected from Unai Emery or Monchi about the 22-year-old. The Midlands side are keen to bolster their attack after making essential midfield and defensive signings. They were reportedly interested in De Ketelaere a while back but may remain wary of the asking price.
Youri Tielemans arrived on a free transfer, while Villa spent a decent chunk on Pau Torres in recent weeks. Emery wants to bolster their attacking lineup, as a few stars could leave. Leon Bailey remains high on the list of exits from the club, as he would need immediate replacement.
Villa are already formulating an offer for Moussa Diaby, while several others remain linked. Ferran Torres and even Joao Felix remain on their list, but there are doubts about whether those targets can arrive. As for De Ketelaere, there’s a substantial chance.
Whether Emery will find an unpolished gem in the Belgian remains the question. The player has undoubted quality despite the abject season behind him. He might feature on their list but not prominently considering the other options Villa considers.
