Aston Villa are reportedly keen on signing 24-year-old Scottish midfielder Lewis Ferguson from Serie A club Bologna.
Lewis Ferguson has done quite well for Serie A club Bologna this season, and his performances have attracted the attention of Aston Villa and Brentford from the Premier League. Italian clubs Juventus, Inter Milan, Lazio, and AC Milan are monitoring his progress as well as per TEAMtalk.
Ferguson is expected to be on the move at the end of the season, and it will be interesting to see where he ends up. The midfielder has scored 13 goals and five assists in 62 appearances for Bologna since joining the club. He has captained them this season as well.
Aston Villa could certainly use someone like him in the middle of the park, and it remains to be seen whether they can get the deal done. The West Midlands club have sent scouts to watch the player in action multiple times this season. He is reportedly valued at £25 million, and Aston Villa certainly have the financial muscle to pay the reported asking price. He has been linked with Fulham as well.
The West Midlands club need to add more goals and creativity to their side. The 24-year-old midfielder has 11 goal contributions this season, and his numbers are likely to improve in a better team. Ferguson would get to play alongside quality players at Aston Villa, and he could improve further under the management of Unai Emery.
Lewis Ferguson will relish Premier League opportunity
Aston Villa are currently pushing for UEFA Champions League qualification, and they will look to finish the season strongly. They will be an attractive destination for players if they manage to secure Champions League qualification for the next season.
England could be awarded five Champions League places next season because of the UEFA coefficients. So, Aston Villa are certainly well placed to compete in the Champions league next season. They will need to improve their squad further to do well across multiple competitions next season.
Aston Villa have a talented squad at their disposal, and they have an ambitious project. The Villans have quality manager like Emery in charge as well. They are hoping to put together a squad capable of competing in Europe every season. Lewis Ferguson could easily be tempted to join them in the summer.
It will be interesting to see if the West Midlands club can make their move quickly and secure an agreement with Bologna. The reported asking price seems quite reasonable for a player of his quality, and Ferguson could easily justify the investment in the long term. The 24-year-old has shown his quality in Italian football, and he will be tempted to move to the Premier League if the opportunity presents itself.
