Aston Villa prepares a €70M strike

Unai Emery's team is preparing a significant investment to compete for the Premier League next season.

Javier Parra Peña | 9 May 2026 | 01.30
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Aston Villa is preparing a 70 M€ strike.
Aston Villa is preparing a 70 M€ strike.

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Aston Villa has shown a concrete interest in acquiring the services of Tijjani Reijnders, the talented Dutch midfielder currently playing for Manchester City.

After securing their place in the UEFA Champions League once again, Unai Emery is looking for key pieces to enhance a squad that will face high demands in continental competitions. The 27-year-old Dutch international arrived at the Etihad Stadium in June 2025 from AC Milan for around 58 million euros.

Although his start under Pep Guardiola was dazzling, marking a historic debut against Wolves, his prominence has diminished in 2026. The emergence of Rayan Cherki as the new architect of the "Citizens" has relegated the former AC Milan player to a secondary role.

In light of this situation, the "Villans" have identified a market opportunity to attract a player who combines physical prowess with exceptional game vision. The operation won't be easy as Manchester City has valued the player at 70 million euros, aiming to make an immediate economic profit.

Aston Villa is closely monitoring the midfielder's situation, aware that clubs like Arsenal, Newcastle, and Juventus are also following his steps. Emery's project appeals to the player, who needs regular playing time to secure a spot in the Netherlands national team.

Aston Villa and the market opportunity with Tijjani Reijnders

The sports management in Birmingham believes that the midfielder's European experience is the perfect endorsement to lead the midfield at Villa Park. Aston Villa is aware that City is undergoing a profound reconstruction process under Hugo Viana's management, potentially facilitating the departure of the Dutch player. Although the player is under contract until 2030, the lack of regular minutes in the latter part of the competition has raised doubts about his continuity.

Sources from Italy suggest that Luciano Spalletti is captivated by the player's profile for Juventus, but English economic power surpasses that. Aston Villa is willing to present a competitive offer to meet the Sky Blues' demands if the player decides to seek new challenges. Reijnders's ability to cover ground and his attacking presence are qualities that Emery deems essential for taking the final leap.

Tijjani Reijnders: The engine Aston Villa craves for the Champions League

The West Midlands club is laying the groundwork for a negotiation that promises to be one of the major sagas of this summer market.

Aston Villa trusts that the promise of a leading role in a Champions League team will persuade the Dutchman to leave Guardiola's squad. With 30 international caps, the midfielder is seeking an environment where his talent can once again be the cornerstone of the tactical system.

A necessary reconstruction in Birmingham's midfield

Unai Emery's planning for the upcoming season demands players with personality and the ability to control the pace in high-pressure European scenarios.

Aston Villa sees the former Milan player as the ideal partner to provide balance and firepower to a squad that keeps growing. The player's high salary, close to 7 million euros annually, is a challenge that Birmingham is ready to tackle.

The outcome of this story will depend on the planned meeting between the player and City's board at the end of the current season. Aston Villa remains in pole position, awaiting the final approval to launch an offensive that meets the demanding 70 million euro price tag.

If the transfer goes through, Emery will have the "brain" necessary for the lions of Villa Park to roar loudly in Europe. The club's ambition knows no bounds, and the Dutchman's arrival would confirm that Birmingham is now one of the most attractive destinations in England. The summer transfer market of 2026 will mark the beginning of a new era for a team that refuses to stop dreaming.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Aston Villa prepara un golpe de 70 M€

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