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Aston Villa is actively monitoring Tomás Aranda, a young attacking midfielder from Boca Juniors, who is also being targeted by several top clubs in Europe ahead of the upcoming transfer market.
The Birmingham board is keeping tabs on the Argentine international amidst a European bidding war where Liverpool is planning to submit a formal proposal in the winter window to outpace its competitors.

The contractual situation of Tomás Aranda at Boca Juniors
The 19-year-old midfielder joined Boca Juniors in January 2026, signing a contract valid until December 2029. His current market value is €12.00 million on Transfermarkt, although his release clause is set between €17 and €20 million.
In the 2025-2026 season, the midfielder has played 23 official matches in all competitions, scoring 2 goals, providing 3 assists, and earning 1 cap with the senior Argentina national team.
The European competition Aston Villa faces in the Premier League and Serie A
Aston Villa's interest coincides with scrutiny from four other top-tier clubs. Arsenal tabled a proposal over €20 million in July 2026, while Chelsea, Como, and Inter Milan are monitoring his progress in South American football.
Despite pressure from Italy and England, Aston Villa's leadership is confident that their sporting project will allow them to provide a competitive alternative if negotiations with Anfield do not conclude immediately. Aston Villa scouts will attend the player's matches in the local tournament during October and November 2026.
If the Liverpool deal or another major European club fails to materialize, Aston Villa will prepare a significant offer to persuade Boca Juniors and secure their new gem to enhance their attacking rotation.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Unai Emery quiere a la joya de Boca
