Aston Villa set their sights on World Cup winner as Wolves eye ambitious move for 28 goal striker

Aston Villa have submitted a bid for a World Cup winning defender, according to reports.Aston Villa have submitted a bid for a World Cup winning defender, according to reports.
Aston Villa have submitted a bid for a World Cup winning defender, according to reports. | Getty Images
The latest transfer news from Aston Villa and Wolves

Aston Villa have made a £12.8m bid for Argentina World Cup winning defender Marcos Acuna. That’s according to Spanish news outlet Fichajes, who claim that Unai Emery is a big fan of the experienced Sevilla left back.

The 56-time international started his career in the Argentine second division with Ferro Carril Oeste before joining one of the nation’s biggest clubs in Racing Club in 2014.

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Over the course of three years, he proved himself to be one of the best defenders in Argentina’s top-flight and went on to enjoy a trophy-laden season at Sporting Lisbon before joining Sevilla in 2020. Acuna has been an ever present in La Liga for the last four seasons - making the Team of the Year in 2021/22 and winning the Europa League a year later in 2022/23.

The 32-year-old has garnered experience in top European competitions and has also performed under pressure at the highest level with Argentina by playing a major role in the nation’s Copa America and World Cup triumph in 2021 and 2022 respectively.

These qualities are said to have made Acuna a priority target for Aston Villa as they take part in their first Champions League campaign in 41 years. Acuna will be in the last year of his contract next season and it is thought that Sevilla will be open to selling the defender rather than letting him go on a free, according to reports.

Wolves expected to revisit January target who is available for just £15m

Wolves boss Gary O’Neil is hoping to further bolster his attacking options with an ambitious move for 28 goal striker Serhou Guirassy, according to reports from Molineux News.

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Guirassy was the second top scorer in the Bundesliga last term who helped guide VFB Stuttgart to a second place finish against the odds.

The Guinean international has been lauded for scoring all different types of goals and could prove to be a key long-term partner for Matheus Cunha next season. The 28-year-old is thought to have a release clause of just £15m in his contract which will come as great interest to Wolves, although the likes of West Ham and Newcastle have also been credited with interest.

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