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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.

RankNameGoalsAssistsPlayedGoals per 90Mins per GoalTotal ShotsGoal ConversionShot Accuracy
1Ollie Watkins2713530.5616010725%58%
2Leon Bailey1413520.392285625%55%
3Douglas Luiz1010530.214354025%55%
3Moussa Diaby109540.293145419%67%
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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.

Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images
Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images

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.

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images
Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images

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.