Aston Villa seeks to add more quality in the middle of the park, and they identified Mateus Fernandes as a target.
The Southampton midfielder has been linked to a distance from the relegated club, and it will be interesting to see if Aston Villa can conclude the agreement. According to the Portuguese publication in Bola, Aston Villa will face competition from Leeds United and Atletico Madrid.
West Ham keep an eye on Fernandes. Crystal Palace has also been linked to the player in recent weeks.
Aston Villa would do well to sign Mateus Fernandes
Fernandes is a talented player with a brilliant future, and he could become a key player for Aston Villa. The opportunity to return to the Premier League will be exciting for him. He will not want to participate in the championship next season. The player would be valued at 25 million pounds sterling, and Aston Villa will also have the resources to pay. They need a more technical capacity in the middle of the park, and Fernandes would be the ideal acquisition. He knows the Premier League well and he can settle quickly and have an instant impact. The requested price reported could look like a good deal in the future if the player manages to make his potential.
Leeds and Atletico Madrid in the race
Leeds United also obtained a promotion at the Premier League, and they need quality players at their disposal. Fernandes impressed the Premier League, despite the relegation of Southampton, and he would be a solid long -term investment for them. They also have the resources to share the agreement through the line.
Finally, Atletico Madrid also has an eye on its situation. They are among the biggest clubs in Spanish football, and they will be an attractive destination for the player. It would not be surprising that the midfielder was tempted to join them instead of Aston Villa and Leeds. It will be interesting to see how the situation takes place.
