Unai Emery’s Aston Villa are closing in on the signature of Luton Town midfield star Ross Barkley ahead of next season.
According to a report from The Guardian, Aston Villa are interested in acquiring the services of Ross Barkley. The Luton Town midfielder wants to continue in the Premier League, and Unai Emery’s team are willing to offer him a way out. The Villans have advanced talks to secure his services in the summer transfer window.
Barkley’s revival at Luton Town
Things did not work out for Ross Barkley at Chelsea, and he ended up parting ways with them in the summer of 2022. After a season-long spell at French club OGC Nice last season, he joined Luton Town ahead of the 2023/24 season.
Despite the 30-year-old’s efforts to keep them in the Premier League, Luton have been relegated back to the Championship. Barkley was one of the standout performers for them. The midfielder featured in as many as 32 games for them, and he even contributed towards 11 goals.
His impressive performances have once again resulted in a lot of interest. Aston Villa are one of the clubs interested in the former Chelsea outcast. He was on loan at Aston Villa four years ago, and they are now looking to sign him permanently in the summer.
Aston Villa are looking to reinforce their squad as they prepare to feature in the UEFA Champions League for the first time in their history. While they have been a part of the European Cup back in the day, they have never qualified for Champions League and will be eager to have a big impact.
Aston Villa pushing for Barkley’s signature
To ensure they have enough depth, Aston Villa are looking to make the needed signings. Emery wants more depth in midfield, and they feel Barkley could be a great addition to their ranks. The Englishman has enough experience of paying in the Premier League, and he will be available for a bargain price with Luton Town relegated.
Aston Villa see this as a great opportunity, and they are pushing hard to re-sign him. According to Fabrizio Romano, Villa are in advanced talks with Luton for the transfer of the 30-year-old. The talks have been progressing well, and Barkley is quite keen on making the move. The Spanish manager likes the England international and feels he could be a smart signing for them.
