Aston Villa will reportedly look to sign 19-year-old Scottish midfield sensation Bailey Rice from Rangers in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Football Insider, Bailey Rice is the subject of interest from Aston Villa. The Villans are keen on reinforcing their first-team squad by signing a versatile midfielder in the summer transfer window. So, the 19-year-old Rangers wonderkid has emerged as a target for the West Midlands outfit.
The latest report has revealed that Aston Villa “could accelerate talks to sign the Rangers sensation over the next couple of months” in the hopes of sealing a deal in the summer transfer window. With the Scot entering the final six months of his contract, a bargain move may be on the cards.
Who is Bailey Rice?
Bailey Rice is the latest promising prodigy to rise in prominence in his homeland. The 19-year-old has spent his formative years thus far in his homeland, starting his youth career with Motherwell before joining Rangers in July 2022. The youngster has already broken into the Scottish giants’ first-team squad.
The Scottish youth international has made 16 appearances for Tottenham thus far, amassing nearly 500 minutes of game time. Meanwhile, Rice’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs. Aston Villa will be among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the summer transfer window.
Premier League adventure beckons?
Aston Villa’s interest in Bailey Rice is understandable. The Villans are scouring the market for a versatile midfielder heading into the summer transfer window, as Unai Emery wants more options in the middle of the park. Meanwhile, Ross Barkley faces an uncertain future at Aston Villa, and John McGinn is on the wrong side of 30.
With Douglas Luiz’s future beyond the 2025/26 season uncertain, Aston Villa can do with a young holding midfielder. Rice has thus emerged as a viable target for the West Midlands outfit, and they attempted to secure the 19-year-old Scotsman’s services in the winter transfer window.
However, despite failing to sign the youngster from Rangers in recent weeks, Aston Villa “could accelerate talks to sign the Rangers sensation over the next couple of months” in the hopes of sealing a deal in the summer transfer window. With the Scottish midfield sensation entering the final six months of his contract, a bargain move may be on the cards.
