Mozambican winger Geny Catamo has emerged on Fulham and Aston Villa’s shortlists of attacking targets ahead of the January window.
According to Birmingham Mail, Aston Villa and Fulham could target Sporting CP’s Mozambican winger Geny Catamo ahead of the January transfer window. The 22-year-old African attacker has put in some impressive performances, with Unai Emery adding him to the list of potential targets.
Aston Villa may face a shortage of attacking options during this season following some recent developments. Unai Emery brought in Moussa Diaby during the summer but may have wanted another winger to strengthen his options.
They might have made a late dash for one, but the serious injury to Emiliano Buendia shifted their focus to someone to replace the Argentine. Nicolo Zaniolo arrived on loan from Galatasaray. But the Italian international may soon face a lengthy ban for his role in an illegal betting scandal.
Names like Brahim Diaz have been suggested in the media as a potential target for Emery to replace Zaniolo. But Aston Villa is also prioritising a new winger. The Midlands club does have some quality options, but Emery would like to add something different from the wide areas to give a new dimension to the attacking output.
They had wanted Nico Williams from Athletic Club but may have given up on the chase as the Spaniard appears closer to a new contract. Villa have also considered a move for Jadon Sancho, with the Manchester United outcast ready to leave the club immediately.
Similarly, Villarreal’s Alex Baena remains a target, while Arsenal’s Emile Smith Rowe also features on their list. Now, Sporting CP’s Mozambican winger Geny Catamo has become a name worth looking into following his good start to the season in Portugal.
Ruben Amorim has played him regularly this campaign, and the 22-year-old African winger has responded with three goal contributions. Sporting CP are currently at the top of their league and will view Catamo as an important piece of their squad.
However, with Aston Villa’s interest growing in the winger, the player might have a say in what goes on with his future. He would know Emery’s side are looking at other options too, including Galatasaray’s Kerem Akturkoglu. But the Mozambican star sides have a chance in the next month to join them.
The report has also named Fulham as a potential suitor for Catamo ahead of the January transfer window. Hence, if Aston Villa are serious about him, they must move swiftly to start negotiations with Sporting and thrash out a deal for the 22-year-old African winger before Fulham beat him.
