According to BILD, Aston Villa are interested in bringing Emil Forsberg to the Premier League, and are keener than most to sign the Swede.
What’s the story?
Well, the German news outlet believe Aston Villa are ‘above all’ other sides hoping to sign the Sweden international.
Forsberg could soon be on the market after his role became reduced under Domenico Tedesco, something that the Villans and other sides have made a note of.
BILD believe a number of enquires have been made for the 30-year-old, but a transfer does not look likely to happen anytime soon as he loves the club and the city.
However, Forsberg is frustrated at being left out of the starting XI this season.
The attacking midfielder has played just five minutes out of a possible 180 in the Bundesliga so far this term, and started the DFL-Supercup clash with Bayern Munich on the bench.
It is something of a surprising move from Tedesco, as Forsberg was one of RB Leipzig’s best players last season.
In 46 appearances last term, the £68,000-a-week man scored 11 goals and also provided four assists.
Aston Villa do not need Emil Forsberg
In our view, Steven Gerrard would be silly to waste some of his budget on Forsberg.
As talented as the Swede is – he has been compared to Franck Ribery, which tells you everything you need to know – Aston Villa do not need anymore attacking midfielders.
Gerrard already has a headache over whether to start Philippe Coutinho or Emiliano Buendia, so the last thing he needs is another talented attacking midfielder to make that decision even more difficult.
Furthermore, Forsberg turns 31 in October, so he would not represent a long-term investment for Aston Villa.
Keep an eye on this saga, as there could be further developments involving the RB Leipzig No.10 soon.
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