Aston Villa are reportedly interested in signing 26-year-old Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin in the summer transfer window.
According to a report from Real Madrid Confidencial, Aston Villa will compete with two other clubs — Galatasaray and Napoli — in the race to sign Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin, and he will cost around €20 million this summer.
Emiliano Martinez is expected to leave the club this summer, and they need to replace him. The Real Madrid goalkeeper has struggled for regular game time at the Spanish club, and he will look to move on in search of regular football. A move to Aston Villa could be ideal for him.
The Villans have built a talented squad, and they have an ambitious project. They have a quality manager like Unai Emery as well. Lunin could be attracted to the idea of joining them if they are prepared to offer him regular game time.
The reported €20 million asking price is quite reasonable for a player of his experience and quality. He could establish himself as an important player for Aston Villa in the coming seasons. However, the report claims that the valuation is an issue for the West Midlands outfit.
It will be interesting to see if the West Midlands club can get the deal done. Aston Villa were competing in the UEFA Champions League this past season, and they will compete in European football next year.
The Villans have what it takes to fight for trophies, and the Real Madrid goalkeeper could be attracted to the idea of joining them. If the Ukrianian international manages to impress with the West Midlands club, he will have plenty of opportunities to join a bigger club in future.
Aston Villa need to improve
Aston Villa need to improve their squad during the summer transfer window if they want to fight for UEFA Champions League qualification next season. They will look to do well in the domestic competitions as well. Replacing a key player will be a priority for them, and the interest in Andriy Lunin makes sense.
Martinez has been outstanding for Aston Villa since joining the club, and replacing him will be difficult. However, the 26-year-old Real Madrid goalkeeper has proven himself to be a capable performer at the highest level, and his winning experience could be invaluable for Aston Villa.