The West Ham United ace would be a decent signing for Aston Villa.
Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce will be desperate to bolster his attacking options at Villa Park this summer, and West Ham’s Andy Carroll could be just the man for the job.
The 29-year-old’s future in east London is uncertain to say the least, with injuries hampering his progress this term and Sky Sports News reporting that he was sent home early from training yesterday after a furious bust-up with David Moyes.
Carroll still has a lot to offer at the very highest level, though, and Villa should take a punt on the striker, if they secure promotion to the Premier League.
Standing at 6ft 4in tall, the former Newcastle United and Liverpool hitman is arguably the top flight’s best attacking header of the ball, and he would fit perfectly into Bruce’s preferred direct playing style.
His injury record will, of course, be cause for concern for Villa fans, but with his contract due to expire in the summer of 2019, the west Midlands outfit might just be able to secure themselves a bargain.
Carroll is valued at £8.8 million, according to Transfer Markt, and with the undoubted quality that he possesses, that would surely be considered as decent value.
The big Geordie would provide stiff competition for Jonathan Kodjia, and would help add depth to Bruce’s front-line, especially with Gabby Agbonlahor set to depart at the end of the season.
Whilst it would represent a slight risk, bringing Carroll to Villa Park could turn out to be a real coup for the Villans, if Bruce does in fact choose to pursue a move for the striker.
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