Championship challengers Aston Villa are reportedly keen on Harry Arter; the midfielder on loan at Cardiff City from Premier League rivals Bournemouth.
Aston Villa appeared to be wasting their time in targeting Harry Arter during the January transfer window.
According to the Irish Independent, Villa wanted to lure the Bournemouth midfielder to the Midlands, despite the fact that he was currently on loan at Cardiff City.
With the Republic of Ireland international establishing himself as a key figure under Neil Warnock and playing regular Premier League football in South Wales, why on earth would he want to cut that spell short and drop down to the Championship?
Yet with both sides heading in different directions as we approach the business end of the campaign, Aston Villa can now be more positive than ever of tempting Arter to the Second City.
Dean Smith’s side have won each of their last four games to force their way into the play-offs.
The momentum is on Villa’s side and they will be desperate of going one better than last season, when they lost to Fulham at Wembley.
Cardiff, in contrast, have dropped into the Premier League relegation zone and are two points adrift of safety.
According to Wales Online, Bournemouth will demand £10 million for Arter. And, if Villa are promoted, do not be surprised if he is wearing claret and blue next season, especially if Cardiff take their place in the second tier.
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