Fabrizio Romano says Aston Villa are closing in on Rodri-like midfielder

Aston Villa are at present in the midst of quite a few discussions relating to each potential incomings and outgoings.

The Villans certified for the Champions League final season, so they should bolster their ranks to deal with the extra workload.

As well as, Villa additionally must be conscious of revenue and sustainability guidelines, so they’re prone to promote a couple of gamers with the intention to assist steadiness the books.

Over the previous week or so, the Villans have been in talks with each Juventus and Chelsea relating to gamers who could possibly be stepping into both course.

Fabrizio Romano has now supplied an replace on X which incorporates an fascinating growth a couple of midfielder who has been likened to Rodri.

Aston Villa advancing in talks with Enzo Barrenechea

Earlier on Wednesday, Romano spoke of how Villa have turned their attentions to quite a few potential Weston McKennie alternate options.

A type of is Enzo Barrenechea, and Romano has now reported that the Villans are advancing in talks with the 23-year-old midfielder.

The switch insider claimed that Villa at the moment are engaged on each the Douglas Luiz swap deal and on private phrases for Ian Maatsen.

Luiz “strongly needs Juventus”, whereas talks are advancing with each Barrenechea and Samuel Iling-Junior in a deal that will see Villa additionally obtain round £17million.

Who’s Aston Villa goal Barrenechea?

Enzo Barrenechea is an Argentine midfielder who can play at No. 6 and No. 8, and is on the books at Juventus.

The 23-year-old spent the 2023/24 marketing campaign on mortgage at Frosinone, registering 39 appearances, together with 36 in Serie A.

Barrenechea started his profession at Newell’s Outdated Boys, Lionel Messi’s former membership. He then moved to Swiss outfit Sion in 2019 earlier than becoming a member of Juve’s academy a yr later.

Former Juventus U19 coach Andrea Bonatti advised Tuttomercatoweb earlier this yr that Barrenechea is a “actually sturdy” participant.

He additionally stated: “He’s no completely different from Rodri or (Sergio) Busquets, he’s a playmaker and can even play as a midfielder now he’s far more full.

“He can do properly within the Juve context, he has the potential for that degree, however he should verify what he’s doing and it’s not straightforward to repeat himself.”

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