Fulham playmaker Andreas Pereira has been linked to the move away from the West London club this summer.
According to a report by Give Me Sport, Aston Villa and Chelsea are keen on signing Andreas Pereira, and Fulham will demand over £25 million to part ways with the Brazilian international in the summer transfer window.
Pereira has been a key player for Fulham since joining the club from Manchester United, and it will be interesting to see if he is keen on a summer move away from the club. However, it is hardly surprising that clubs like Aston Villa and Chelsea are interested in him.
Aston Villa and Chelsea need to add more quality and depth to the midfield, and the Fulham mainstay would be a useful acquisition for both clubs. Pereira is well-settled in the Premier League, and he could make an instant impact.
Aston Villa have secured UEFA Champions League qualification for the upcoming campaign, and they need a deeper squad in order to do well across multiple competitions. Pereira will add creativity and control to the side, and he will help create goalscoring opportunities for them.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are looking to add more creativity and attacking quality to the squad and have set their sights on Pereira. It remains to be seen whether they decide to make a move for Pereira. The £25 million-plus asking price is affordable for the two clubs, and it will be interesting to see if they follow up on their interest with an official proposal in the coming weeks.
Pereira could be tempted to join the two clubs
Andreas Pereira could be tempted to take the next step in his career and join a bigger club. A move to Aston Villa or Chelsea will certainly be attractive for the player. Meanwhile, he earns around £50,000-a-week wages at Fulham, and Aston Villa and Chelsea might be able to provide him with a more lucrative contract.
Signing a proven Premier League performer like Pereira could prove to be a wise decision for the two English clubs, and it will be interesting to see who wins the race for his signature. The former Manchester United midfielder will be tempted to play in the UEFA Champions League if the opportunity presents itself with Aston Villa. Chelsea are a big club as well.
