Aston Villa Interested in Luca PellegriniAston Villa Interested in Luca Pellegrini Aston Villa has reportedly made contact to sign Lazio left-back Luca Pellegrini. The Italian international is said to possess “incredible speed” and made eight league starts for Lazio last season. West Ham has also inquired about Pellegrini’s availability, but Villa is considered the favorite to land the defender due to their Champions League qualification. Pellegrini is expected to be a key part of Lazio’s squad under new manager Marco Baroni, which could complicate Villa’s pursuit. If Villa fails to sign Pellegrini, they may consider other options such as Harrison Burrows of Peterborough United, Alfie Doughty of Luton Town, or another younger full-back who can provide backup to Ian Maatsen.
According to a recent report The Villans took an approach to sign a very fast player from Serie A.
Unai Emery’s side have been very active in the transfer market and are trying to put together a squad capable of competing in the illustrious Champions League.
They will announce the signings of Samuel Iling-Junior, Enzo Barrenechea and Ian Maatsen in the coming days, following the signing of Lewis Dobbin from Everton.
Now they are reportedly looking for a very fast left back.
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Aston Villa inquires about Luca Pellegrini
Aston Villa have made contact to sign Lazio left-back Luca Pellegrini from La Lazio Siamo Noi, according to La Repubblica.
Pellegrini was hired from Juventus last summer with an obligation to buy, but could still leave this summer.
West Ham have also asked Lazio for information on his availability, but with Champions Legaue football on the horizon, Villa are expected to be the favorites in that battle.
The Italy international, who according to Breaking The Lines has ‘incredible speed’, made just eight league starts last season while playing in place of Igor Tudor.
Luca Pellegrini can be an integral part of Lazoi next season
Following Maurcio Sarri’s departure from Lazio, Pellegrini is expected to be a key member of Marco Baroni’s squad.
That could throw a spanner in the works for Villa, who may have to pay a premium to convince the Serie A club to sell.
Perhaps they should look elsewhere for a younger full-back who can play as a back-up to Ian Maatsen. Harrison Burrows, 22, of Peterborough United should be a name to consider.
That includes Luton Town’s Alfie Doughty, who is likely keen to return to the Premier League after a productive season.
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