Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans has been linked with a summer move away from the club, and Al-Hilal are keen on signing him.
High-spending Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal are plotting a €45 million raid for Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans, as per a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes. The Belgian international has 15 goal contributions this season, and he could prove to be an exceptional acquisition for Al-Hilal.
The Villans are looking to build a formidable squad, and it is no surprise that they are keen on the Aston Villa star. Tielemans has been an outstanding performer for the West Midlands club this season, and his departure would be a massive blow for Aston Villa.
Aston Villa are looking to build a side capable of competing in Europe regularly, and they need to hold onto their best players. Youri Tielemans has done a great job at Aston Villa so far, and the Villans were in the Champions League this season.
The Villans will be looking to secure European qualification for the next season as well. If Aston Villa lose their best central midfielder, they could find it difficult to replace him. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.
Will Aston Villa sanction his departure?
Aston Villa signed the player for free from Leicester City, and selling him for €45 million would represent a major profit. However, the West Midlands outfit cannot afford to weaken the squad. It remains to be seen if they can turn down an offer from the Saudi Arabian club in the coming weeks.
Meanwhile, the Belgian international, who has contributed to 15 goals this season, is entering the peak years of his career, and moving to Saudi Arabia at this stage of his career could prove to be surprising. He should look to continue in Europe and play for a big club capable of winning trophies.
Aston Villa will have plenty of opportunities to move to Saudi Arabia or MLS in future. Having said that, the Saudi Arabian club could be able to offer him a lucrative contract and tempt the player into joining. It will be interesting to see what the midfielder decides. However, they also have other top-class players on their radar, including Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes.
