Unai Emery is reportedly pushing Aston Villa to seal a permanent deal for in-form 29-year-old Spanish international Marco Asensio in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Give Me Sport, Marco Asensio might complete a permanent move to Aston Villa in the summer transfer window. Unai Emery wants the West Midlands club to seal a permanent deal for the in-form Spanish international. Paris Saint-Germain will likely part ways with the former Real Madrid attacker for around £13 million.
Marco Asensio and his resurgence at Aston Villa
Marco Asensio has been one of the most in-form players in the Premier League since joining Aston Villa from Paris Saint-Germain on a loan deal until the end of the 2024/25 season. The Spaniard had reached a crossroads in his career after leaving Real Madrid as a free agent and struggling to stamp his authority at PSG.
However, the 29-year-old has been exceptional thus far for Aston Villa, striking a formidable offensive partnership with Marcus Rashford. Asensio has scored seven goals in eight outings across all competitions for the West Midlands outfit, contributing to victories in the FA Cup, the Premier League, and the UEFA Champions League.
The Spanish international has compelled Aston Villa to seek a permanent move for him in the summer transfer window, with his exploits winning over Unai Emery. The Aston Villa manager has asked the West Midlands outfit to secure a deal for the former Real Madrid attacker after his loan deal ends.
Will Asensio remain at Villa Park for the long haul?
Aston Villa’s desire to seek a permanent move for Marco Asensio is understandable. The West Midlands outfit will likely dip into the market for at least one wide attacker in the summer transfer window if the PSG loanee and Marcus Rashford do not seal summer deals.
In addition, PSG will likely sanction the 29-year-old Spaniard’s departure for only £13 million in the summer transfer window. Asensio’s wages should not pose a problem for Aston Villa, considering the Villans are currently footing the entire bill.
Aston Villa should have the funds to seal a deal worth £13 million to sign the Spanish forward. With Emery pushing for a permanent move, it will not be surprising to see Asensio remaining at Villa Park beyond the summer transfer window.