Aston Villa are reportedly interested in signing 19-year-old Brazilian attacking sensation Alysson from Gremio.
Alysson is highly rated in South America, and a report from The Athletic has claimed that Aston Villa are hoping to secure his signature. The Villans have already submitted an offer offer around €12 million to get the deal done, as per Bolavip. It will be interesting to see if the Brazilian outfit is willing to sanction his departure in January.
The youngster is a talented player with a bright future, and he could develop into a key player for Aston Villa. The opportunity to move to England could be quite exciting for him at this stage of his career. It would be a step up for him, and he would get to compete at the highest level.
Ample opportunities in England could accelerate his development and help him fulfil his potential. Aston Villa have an ambitious project and a world-class manager. Convincing the Brazilian wonderkid to join the club will not be difficult for them.
If they manage to convince Gremio to sell the player for €12 million, the deal could look like a huge bargain in future. The Brazilian attacking sensation is naturally a right-sided attacker, but he is versatile enough to operate centrally as well as on the left.
Alysson could be an asset for Villa
Alysson has the attributes to succeed in English football, and Unai Emery could bring out the best in him. He is a quality manager who has proven himself across multiple leagues. He could be the ideal manager to handle the development of the 19-year-old.
However, the attacker must hold crunch talks with the English club and seek assurances over regular opportunities. The teenage prospect must not join a club where he will be on the bench every week. He needs a clear pathway to the first team and a plan for his development before he joins a new club. Sitting on the bench at a big club would be detrimental to his development.
It will be interesting to see how the situation develops. The Brazilian outfit is yet to accept the offer on the table. Gremio might look to demand a premium for a talented young player like him. Aston Villa will certainly hope to get the deal across the line. They are building for the future, and the South American would be an asset for them if they further their interest in the coming weeks.
