Unai Emery He will pray for him Aston Villa The side can go up Premier League The rating continues as January continues, after a volatile end to 2024.
Indeed, impressive wins over the likes of Manchester City and RB Leipzig last month were arguably overshadowed by poor performances against teams like Newcastle United, where Emery's side crashed out at St James' Park in mid-December to lose 3-0.
While there are rumors that the Villains may bring in some new defensive recruits to help shore things up at the back, as seen in Milan SkriniarWith the Premier League name on the cards, the Premier League side are also looking for more firepower at the top in the form of Donyell Malen.
Aston Villa is pursuing Malen
Despite no agreement being reached with the club – amid talk of a £25m fee – Villa appear to have won over the exciting Dutchman after agreeing personal terms, According to journalist Ben Jacobswith more goals to be added to the West Midlands side's game later if the deal goes ahead.
Already proud of both Ollie Watkins and John Doran In attack – who has a Premier League goal total of 15 for the season that comes with a total of 15 – Malen will provide Villa with another header when he is at the peak of his powers, considering he fired a ridiculous goal. 55 hits From 116 appearances while on the books of his former employers PSV Eindhoven.
At Dortmund, apart from playing as an outright striker in his native country, Malen also excelled as a winger option on either flank, with 11 of his 13 strikeouts Last season in the Bundesliga coming from the right channel.
So, there is an exciting future on the horizon as Malen will be able to strut his stuff in England alongside Watkins or Doran up front, as Emery looks to make his side stronger to move up the league standings.
However, even if Malen's move unexpectedly falls through for whatever reason, Emery will not be too frustrated, knowing that this is a player in their ranks who already deserves more than Villa's goal after becoming a star this season.
Morgan Rogers' market value in Villa
Rogers will cost the Villans a start 8 million pounds sterling Brought in last January from Middlesbrough, the promising attacking midfielder had to cut his teeth in the Premier League before getting his big shot in the Championship.
Previously on Manchester City's roster as a youngster, it is now clear that Rogers was born to be an entertaining talent at the top of the English game, with stunning displays now commonplace from the 22-year-old.
There have been several impressive strikes from Villa's No27 so far this campaign, with Rogers' arrival Six goals now in league matchesIn addition to collecting three assists.
Aside from his outstanding start to the season, it was no surprise that Emery and company wanted to tie Rogers down to a new contract extension, with a senior England call-up on the way behind him.”fearless” Showcase, as football talent scout Antonio Mango called him in the past.
As a direct result of all of the above – coupled with a crucial FA Cup win against West Ham United – the youngster has now been priced well past his modest £8m valuation.
He is now worth more than Malen's £25m fee, despite much of the talk focusing on the Dutchman being the best potential buy for Emery's men, with Transfermarkt estimating the former Manchester City man is worth around £33m.
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Villa's five most expensive players – 2024/25 |
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player |
evaluation |
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= 1. Amadou Onana |
45 million pounds sterling |
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= 1. Ollie Watkins |
45 million pounds sterling |
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3. Pau Torres |
£37m |
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= 4. John Doran |
£33m |
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= 4. Morgan Rogers |
£33m |
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Its source Transfer market |
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Looking at the table above, Emery has a whole host of players worth multi-millions beyond just Rogers' rise, and Malen may strengthen his squad further as they aim to finish in the top four again.
As for Rogers, it is clear that Emery and co have struck gold in what already appears to be a deal signing.
