A new report has claimed that Leeds United and Aston Villa are keeping tabs on AZ Alkmaar striker Vangelis Pavlidis as a potential transfer target.
This revelation comes from Jeunes Footeaux, as it seems like both clubs are on the lookout for a brand-new No.9 in the summer.
Now, the full extent of how much Leeds United and Aston Villa aim to potentially complete a transfer for Vangelis Pavlidis has come to light.
Leeds United & Aston Villa weighing up Vangelis Pavlidis transfer
The 24-year-old is having a magnificent campaign in the Netherlands, registering 19 goals and 10 assists across all competitions.
Pavlidis is one of the most well-rounded marksman in the country and if not for an ankle injury, his numbers would easily be a lot better, despite having torn defences apart throughout the season.
It seems Leeds and Aston Villa have taken notice of just how potent Vangelis Pavlidis has been, as it has been reported that the Premier League duo have been ‘closely following’ him as they weigh up a potential summer transfer.
In addition, it has been claimed that the Greek forward could be available for as much as £22.3 million to suitors next season.
Both clubs are in desperate need of a striker
Considering Vangelis Pavlidis is so much more than just a striker, perhaps it makes sense for both Leeds and Aston Villa to be interested in him as one of their main transfer targets.
The in-form frontman can score goals for fun and set his teammates up, which would assist both sides that have lacked creativity this term.
But moreover, Patrick Bamford’s long-term injury woes seem to have led to a major decline in his game while the goalscoring burden on Ollie Watkins is simply too much for him to shoulder alone.
Perhaps the answers lie in the AZ Alkmaar No.9 after all.
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