According to Fichajes, Thiago Almada is emerging to be a key target for Aston Villa and Unai Emery. The Spanish boss is pushing to get a deal in place for the. 24-year-old La Liga playmaking genius, with suggestions that Atletico Madrid are looking to sell.
Thiago Almada made his move to Atletico Madrid in the summer following the turmoil at Lyon. The French side only sold 50% of his rights to the Spanish giants, where the 24-year-old La Liga playmaking genius has not found his feet yet.
Having been in and out of the team under Diego Simeone, reports are stating that Atletico Madrid could consider offloading the Argentine international in this window. There are a few teams that would be interested in signing him, with Aston Villa firmly in the tussle.
Unai Emery wants to bring in attacking reinforcements this month following a stellar first half of the season, where they are close to table toppers Arsenal in the Premier League. However, they might need further reinforcements, not only in the attack but other areas of the squad.
Almada represents a key target at this moment, as Atletico Madrid could be open to doing a deal if the price is right. The wider suggestion is for a €25 million fee, which would be for the 50% that Atletico Madrid owns, which may end up representing a big market opportunity.
It appears Emery is ready to make a push for the signing of the 24-year-old La Liga playmaking genius, as the club might see the fee and the player as a big market opportunity. The 24-year-old La Liga playmaking genius may fit into Emery’s system well, given his versatility and positional understanding of complex formations.
It remains to be seen whether Villa push forward with an offer in the window, as Almada could add something that Aston Villa are currently missing in their attack. There will be other teams in the mix, but at the moment, joining the Birmingham giants ahead of the World Cup might prove to be a smart decision from the 24-year-old La Liga playmaking genius.
