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Aston Villa now want to sign £21m striker although he is keen to join West Ham
Aston Villa now want to sign a new striker – although the player in question is allegedly keen to join West Ham instead.
Unai Emery is blessed with a strong frontline at Villa Park, after Ollie Watkins and Leon Bailey ౠboౠth hit double figures for goals and assists during the 2023/24 campaign.
Even Douglas Luiz managed to do likewise from central midfield – while Moussa Diaby was just a single assist from the achievement.
Rank | Name | Goals | Assists | Played | Goals per 90 | Mins per Goal | Total Shots | Goal Conversion | Shot Accuracy |
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1 | Ollie Watkins | 27 | 13 | 53 | 0.56 | 160 | 107 | 25% | 58% |
2 | Leon Bailey | 14 | 13 | 52 | 0.39 | 228 | 56 | 25% | 55% |
3 | Douglas Luiz | 10 | 10 | 53 | 0.21 | 435 | 40 | 25% | 55% |
3 | Moussa Diaby | 10 | 9 | 54 | 0.29 | 314 | 54 | 19% | 67% |
Despite boasting a very effective attacking department, Emery now wants to bolster his frontline at Aston Villa – although West Ham could have a say in the matter…
Aston Villa want Youssef En-Nesyri
A story by in Spain now claims that Aston Villa want to sign Youssef En-Nesyri.
The Moroc🐻co international is described by the Spanish news outlet as being highly likely to depart this summer, as Sevilla need to raise fu༒nds.
Vamos Mi Sevilla state🍌 that the Spanish outfit have placed a €25m (£2ඣ1m) price tag on En-Nesyri this summer, and his most likely destination is the Premier League.

That is a very reasonable asking price for the Sevilla No.15 after he enjoyed a stunning 2023/24 campaign, in which he scored 20 goals in 41 appearancꦺes 🎃across all competitions.
West Ham in pole position
Aston Villa might struggle to strike an agreement with Sevilla, as West Ham seem best placed to sign En-Nes꧅yri this summer.
A story by in Spain states that the Moroccan is keen to join the Hammers and reun💜ite with Julen Lopetegui – who he made appearances under at Sevilla, scoring 36 goals.
Furthermore, an update from claimed that West Ham are preparing a £22m bid – which aligns with Sevilla’s asking price – so it would appear Aston Villa have their work cut out to sign t🦹he man from Fès this summer.

Having said that, the Villans can offer En-Nesyri the chance to keep playing in the U𝓰EFA Champions League next season after finishing fourth in the Premier Lea♑gue, which could prove to be a decisive factor.
Be sure to k꧙eep an eye on this situation, as Aston Villa and West Ham battle for the Sevilla talisman𒁃.