Aston Villa Want To Sign This 31-Year-Old Spanish Midfielder: Will He Be The Right Choice For The Lions? | OneFootball

Aston Villa continue to build their squad carefully. They aim to strengthen key positions that could define their season. Their midfield, full of energy and creativity, has faced tests from the uncertain futures of a few players and the constant pressure of a demanding schedule. The West Midlands side, led by Unai Emery, is already working to secure internal stability.

We reported earlier that Aston Villa look to tie down their captain, John McGinn, amidst interest from Celtic. At the same time, they are scouting emerging talent across Europe. The Lions want to sign Yanis Benchaouch as part of their long-term planning. Now, they have turned their attention to a more experienced name in Spain.

Aston Villa will reportedly look to sign Luis Milla

According to a report from Spanish outlet Fichajes, Luis Milla of Getafe has caught Aston Villa’s attention ahead of the winter transfer window. The 31-year-old midfielder has displayed consistency and intelligence in possession. He has grown into one of La Liga’s steady performers since moving from Granada to Getafe in 2022. Aston Villa view him as a possible solution to their depth issues.

This becomes crucial if Youri Tielemans leaves for another club, and with Ross Barkley struggling for fitness. Milla’s story has been one of steady progress. He began in Atletico Madrid’s youth ranks and built his name at Granada before anchoring Getafe’s midfield over the last two seasons. The Spaniard’s reliability has attracted attention, and Atletico Madrid reportedly also want to bring him back.

Getafe demand around €30 million to let him go, and that price reflects how much they value him, but it could test Aston Villa’s resolve. Milla will enter the final 18 months of his contract in January, so the next few weeks will show whether Villa make a formal offer or keep observing him from afar.

Why Milla makes sense for Villa?

SEVILLE, SPAIN – AUGUST 25: Luis Milla of Getafe CF reacts during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Sevilla FC and Getafe CF at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on August 25, 2025 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

Luis Milla will suit Aston Villa’s needs well. He controls rhythm from deep areas and keeps a passing accuracy of about 76.5%, which would add a lot of quality to Emery’s midfield. He defends intelligently and stays composed in tight spaces, which helps during transitions. Villa miss that quality when Boubacar Kamara or Amadou Onana do not play.

His experience will bring composure in tense matches and will provide John McGinn and Youri Tielemans more freedom to attack. The risk of injuries during the winter stretch makes his signing practical. If Aston Villa sign Milla in January 2026, they will gain a reliable and experienced midfielder ready for Premier League intensity and European competition.

If they wait for the summer, the deal will still make sense because his traits match Emery’s tactics with control, discipline, and positional awareness. Milla will offer more than a short-term fix; he will provide the steady presence Aston Villa need to keep their performance strong through a long and testing campaign.