"Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is reportedly keen for the club to invest 25m in the potential transfer of Atletico Madrid attacking midfielder Thiago Almada. The Argentina international has long looked like a big prospect, but at the age of 24 now, he's seeing his career stall a little at Atletico. According to a report from Spanish outlet Fichajes, Villa boss Emery now believes it could be worth trying a move to bring him to Villa Park this January."
"Almada is seen as someone who could add some spark and creativity to Emery's side as they look to continue their surprise challenge for the Premier League title. Could a good January transfer window help Aston Villa's title challenge? Thiago Almada in action for Atletico Madrid (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images) Villa are currently third in the table on goal difference, with Emery's side alongside Manchester City in trailing league leaders Arsenal by six points."
Unai Emery wants Aston Villa to invest 25m to sign Thiago Almada from Atletico Madrid in the January window. Almada, a 24-year-old Argentina international, has been regarded as a high-potential attacking midfielder but has seen his progress stall at Atletico. Emery believes Almada can provide spark and creativity, operating as an attacking midfielder or winger, to enhance Villa's surprise Premier League title challenge. Villa sit third, level on goal difference with Manchester City and six points behind Arsenal. Sporting directors reportedly support the move, making the January window potentially pivotal for Villa's second-half prospects.
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