Aston Villa now make contact to sign ‘one of the best in the world’ and he would be willing to join

Aston Villa have now made contact to sign a player who has been rated as one of the greatest in his position.

The Villans have already been active this summer after striking a deal with Luton Town to bring Ross Barkley back to Villa Park — ahead of a return to the UEFA Champions League next season.

Aston Villa make contact to sign Denzel Dumfries

A story from Calciomercato now suggests that Aston Villa have made contact with Inter Milan on a move to sign Denzel Dumfries.

The Italian news outlet say a discussion recently took place between Aston Villa and AC Milan discussing a transfer for Matty Cash – and the Villans have moved for the Netherlands international as a potential replacement for the Poland international.

Calciomercato claim Dumfries is pleased at the San Siro – but would be willing to join Unai Emery in the Midlands after Aston Villa qualified for the UEFA Champions League.

The Dutchman – described as “one of the best in the world” by Bayer Leverkusen No.30 Jeremie Frimpong – is in discussions over a new contract at Inter Milan, although Calciomercato say talks are stagnating, and if an agreement is not reached, the Italian giants would attempt to transfer him.

Dumfries experienced a great 2023/24 campaign as Inter Milan won the Serie A title, scoring four goals while also providing six assists in 36 games from right wing-back.

Unai Emery might move Ezri Konsa back into the centre

Ezri Konsa made 23 appearances at right-back last season, impressing as the Villans finished fourth in the Premier League, although The Athletic believe the England international prefers to play in the heart of defence.

Therefore, talks to sign Dumfries may be taking place with the goal of shifting the Aston Villa No.4 back into the middle – especially as Clement Lenglet has now returned to Barcelona after his loan stay.

The Inter Milan No.2 is a big threat down the right side, scoring over 30 goals and giving more than 50 assists from wing-back over his career, so he might add a whole new dimension to Emery’s formation.

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Be sure to keep a watch on this issue, as talks to sign Dumfries could intensify if AC Milan obtain Cash’s signature.

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