Aston Villa ‘eye’ Barcelona defender as Wolves transfer ‘promise’ emerges

Aston Villa and Wolves are now preparing to go head-to-head this weekend.

Villa are now sitting outside of the top six following defeat to Manchester United last time out, but they are only outside the Europa League spots on goal difference, giving them every chance of breaking into the top six before the end of the season. Meanwhile, Wolves are all-but safe from relegation at this point, but mathematical safety is the goal, and they may still need a point or two.

As the two Midlands sides prepare to face off, we have picked out the latest news surrounding each of the clubs.

Christensen claims

Villa are being linked with a surprise move for Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen.

According to Fichajes, Barcelona’s financial issues could lead them to sell the centre-back just one year after signing him on a free transfer from Chelsea, and Villa could be interested. Christensen has enjoyed a very good season for Barca, helping them on their way to an all-but certain La Liga title.

It would be a surprise to see the defender moved on, but if he is, he could be quite the catch for Villa, who do need more help at the back.

Wolves transfer boost

Wolves are said to have promised Julen Lopetegui financial support amid possible exits for key stars Ruben Neves and Matheus Nunes.

TalkSPORT reporter Alex Crook told GiveMeSport: “They've got Moutinho who I think will go, Traore's out of contract, so if Neves goes, that's three of the old guard that will have moved on. I'm not sure you'll get much more out of Costa.

"I think it could be a busy summer of ins and outs. This is the first summer transfer window under Julen Lopetegui. My understanding when they appointed him is that they told him he'd be backed in the transfer market, which they did in January, so I think he would expect to be backed again."