Aston Villa 'preparing first bid' for Serie A defender

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Richard Buxton·2 July 2023

Aston Villa are reportedly preparing to launch a bid for Roma defender Roger Ibañez.

Corriere dello Sport claim that Unai Emery is ready to move for the Brazil international as his future in the Italian capital remains uncertain.

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Ibañez is said to have made the Premier League a preferred destination in the likelihood that he does leave the Giallorossi this summer.

The report also suggests Villa will need to match Roma’s valuation of between €25m and €30m to be successful in their pursuit of the 24-year-old.

Ibañez joined Jose Mourinho’s side in 2021 from Atlanta following a successful season-long loan and has made 149 appearances in all competitions.

Villa have already added Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans to their ranks on a free transfer from relegated Midlands counterparts Leicester City.