Aston Villa and West Ham United are reportedly keen on singing 27-year-old Spanish international Brais Mendez from Real Sociedad.
According to a report by AS via Sport Witness, Aston Villa and West Ham United are in the mix to sign Brais Mendez. The Spanish international has a release clause worth €60 million in his contract with Real Sociedad, and it will be interesting to see who wins the race for his signature.
Mendez has done quite well for Real Sociedad, and his performances have attracted the attention of West Ham United and Aston Villa. The player has three goals and three assists to his name this season, and he can operate as a central midfielder as well as a central attacking midfielder. He will add goals, creativity, and control to the two English clubs.
Aston Villa could certainly use more quality and depth in the middle of the park, and the 27-year-old midfielder would be the ideal acquisition. The Spaniard is at the peak of his powers and he could make an instant impact at the West Midlands club.
The opportunity to move to the Premier League and work with a quality manager like Unai Emery will be quite attractive for Brais Mendez at this stage of his career. This would be the ideal time for him to try out a new challenge. Meanwhile, Aston Villa have a talented squad and an exciting project.
The Villans managed to secure UEFA Champions League qualification for this season, and they will be pushing for European qualification for the next season as well. It will be interesting to see if they can secure an agreement with Real Sociedad for the highly rated midfielder. He has a contract with them until 2028, and the Spanish club are under no pressure to sell him for a knockdown price.
West Ham keen on Mendez as well
West Ham United will be looking to add more quality and depth to that area of the pitch as well. Lucas Paqueta has been linked with a move away from the club, and the Brazilian is expected to be shown the door in the summer. Mendez would be a quality alternative for him. It will be interesting to see which of the two clubs manage to get the deal across the line.
