Aston Villa target hailed as ‘world class’ as Wolves learn demands for Serie A star

Aston Villa have been told they will sign a ‘world class’ left-back is they can complete a move for Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney this summer.

The Scotland international cut a frustrated figure last season as he made just 13 starts in all competitions as the Gunners made an ultimately unsuccessful push for the Premier League title. His lack of consistent involvement has led to heavy speculation Tierney could depart the Emirates Stadium this season and Villa, Newcastle United and Manchester City have all been credited with an interest in the former Celtic star.

With the summer transfer window now fully underway, former Scotland international Kenny Miller has described Tierney ‘too got to be sitting as part of a squad’ and believes the defender ‘probably’ needs a summer move.

“I think he probably needs to now,” Miller told BBC Scotland’s Sportsound.

“When he plays, he’s a world class left-back. To play regular football, he probably needs to step away from Arsenal. There will be lots and lots of teams that will take it. He’ll have loads of potential suitors. If he moves, he’ll have a number of options. If he’s not going to be getting a game, he’s too good to sitting as part of a squad.”

Juventus set demands for Wolves target

Wolverhampton Wanderers have reportedly overtaken Premier League rivals Brighton and Hove Albion in the race for Juventus midfielder Arthur.

Italian outlet TuttoSport have claimed the Seagulls’ interest in the former Juventus loan star has ‘cooled down a bit’ and suggested there is another English club showing a serious interest in taking the midfielder to the Premier League.The report claims Wolves have ‘inquired with interest’ and reveals Juventus are open to loaning Arthur out once again as long as a suitor is prepared to cover part of his £5.1m salary.