Aston Villa are in talks to sign Ross Barkley after his excellent season with Luton – as Unai Emery looks to strengthen his squad after qualifying for the Champions League.
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- Luton midfielder keen to continue career in Premier League
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Ross Barkley is in talks to move to Aston Villa after his exceptional season with Luton Town.
The 30-year-old enjoyed a loan spell with Villa in 2020-21 and is keen to continue his career in the Premier League following Luton’s relegation.
Villa need depth for their squad after qualifying for the Champions League and want to add a versatile full-back, such as upcoming Atletico Madrid free agent Mario Hermoso, two midfielders and a striker. Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher is also interesting.
However, they will also have to sacrifice part of their team to meet profit and sustainability guidelines.
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Luton midfielder Ross Barkley is in talks to join Aston Villa, following his excellent season.
Unai Emery is looking to add more depth to his squad after securing Champions League football next season.
Barkley enjoyed a loan spell with Aston Villa during the 2020-21 campaign, scoring three times in the Premier League.
Barkley joined Luton on a free transfer from Nice last summer and is available for a small fee.
The Englishman has made 37 appearances for the Hatters this season in all competitions, scoring five times in the Premier League, while assisting four times.
Other Premier League teams have also shown interest in Barkley as talks develop.
