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Aston Villa boss Unai Emery could see the Premier League man as someone to boost his attacking arsenal
Unai Emery's side have emerged as potential title contenders over recent weeks. They are only three points behind the league leaders Arsenal and beat them at Villa Park earlier this month. Manchester City sit only two points above in 2nd as well, with Chelsea then making up the final Champions League spot.
Aston Villa target possible swoop for Tottenham Hotspur winger Brennan Johnson
According to TEAMtalk, Aston Villa are weighing up a move for Tottenham Hotspur winger Brennan Johnson. The report adds that Crystal Palace are also admirers of the Wales international this winter. Emery has the chance to freshen up his ranks with some new signings in the upcoming January transfer window.
Johnson, 24, joined Spurs in 2023 for £48 million but has struggled for starts this season under Thomas Frank. He is under contract at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium until June 2029 but his future is up in the air now ahead of next month amid attention from elsewhere. The attacker has made 105 appearances for his current club in all competitions to date and has scored 27 goals, 18 of which came last term as they went on to win the Europa League.
The Nottingham-born forward rose up through Nottingham Forest's academy and was loaned out to Lincoln City in League One as a youngster to boost his development. Upon his return to the City Ground, he broke into the Reds' first-team and became a big player. He played 109 matches and found the net on 29 occasions before Spurs lured him down to London just over two years ago.
Would Tottenham Hotspur man Brennan Johnson suit Aston Villa?
If Aston Villa signed Johnson, he would inject more pace into their starting XI. He is quick and his speed would give them another dimension in attack. In addition, he would provide more competition and depth on the wing to the likes of Morgan Rogers, John McGinn, Donyell Malen and Evann Guessand, among others.
Their chances of landing him will depend on what happens with Harvey Elliott and Jadon Sancho though. They are on loan from Liverpool and Manchester United respectively but are both in limbo. Neither have been able to make the impact that they would have hoped to after their secured their moves earlier this year and most signs point towards their deals getting cut short soon which would open the door for alternative reinforcements.
Aston Villa's upcoming clash against Manchester United could be seen as a possible banana skin. The Red Devils drew 4-4 against AFC Bournemouth in their last game and scored goals for fun against the Cherries. On their day, the Red Devils will fancy their chances against anyone. They concede a lot though so Emery will want his players to take advantage of their leaky defence.
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