Aston Villa have now reportedly made their decision to sign an impressive Bundesliga striker official ahead of rival interest from Barcelona in 2026.
What Aston Villa needs in January
While Thursday’s 2-1 defeat to the Go Ahead Eagles in the Europa League handed them another setback, things are looking up for Aston Villa after a disastrous start.
Having won none of their first six matches in all competitions, they now only have one defeat in six, the last time coming unexpectedly. After a disruptive summer marked by the future of key men and PSR’s problems, Unai Emery has finally almost got his team back to their best.
Alas, there is still work to be done. If Midlands can negotiate a way to overcome their PSR problems, then the January transfer window represents the perfect time to make up for a frustrating summer.
Emery has been forced to miss a number of goals and now lacks the squad depth he needs to compete on all fronts, particularly on his front line.
Just like last season, this problem could be solved by a number of potential loan deals, one of them being for Endrick. The Real Madrid wonderkid is reportedly set to leave the Bernabeu on loan in January and Villa are among the clubs interested in his signature.
Emery benefited from the arrival of out-of-favour stars Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford last season and could now repeat himself a year later thanks to Real Madrid.
The teenage star may not be the only player in his path, either. Reports now suggest that Villa have made their decision to sign a Barcelona target official.
Aston Villa formalizes Asllani transfer
According to reports in Spain, Aston Villa have now made their decision to sign Fisnik Asllani from Hoffenheim official. The 23-year-old striker has had an impressive season in the Bundesliga so far, attracting interest from Villa and even Barcelona. Sparking an interesting race, Emery should be eager to get his man back.
Since being described as a “superb all-round striker” by scout Jacek Kulig last month, Asllani has taken his tally to five goals in eight games in all competitions, four more than struggling Ollie Watkins.
If Aston Villa want to secure the future of their frontline, then Asllani is their man. Beating Barcelona to his signature would also represent quite a move from a team entering 2026 following a frustrating summer transfer window.
In a repeat of last season, the January arrival of an attacking star could shake up Villa’s campaign.
