Aston Villa Preparing €30M Onslaught for Lazio Wantaway – Chelsea Also in the Fray | OneFootball

The list of clubs interested in Mario Gila is growing with each passing day, as Aston Villa becomes the latest club tipped to make a move for the Lazio defender.

The 25-year-old has been in exceptional form over the past few weeks, putting on spectacular displays in the victories over Sassuolo and AC Milan, who happen to be one of his staunchest admirers. However, the Rossoneri have some company in the race.

Lazio Defender Mario Gila Attracting Interest from All Over Europe

Earlier this week, it was reported that Inter Milan are ahead of their neighbors, having made some progress in their talks with the player’s agent, Alejandro Camano. Nevertheless, if Lazio are forced to sell Gila before his contract expires in 2027, they would rather send him abroad rather than strengthen a local rival.

This is certainly music to the ears of the Spaniard’s Premier League suitors. While Bournemouth’s interest has already been documented, Defensa Central reveals Aston Villa are also preparing an onslaught for the wantaway defender.

Aston Villa Ready to Spend €30m for Gila?

The Spanish portal claims that the Villans are willing to splash €30 million to secure the player’s services. It should be noted that 50% of the figure would head to Gila’s former club, Real Madrid, who retained a sell-on fee when they sold him to Lazio in 2022.

Nevertheless, this would be a shrewd deal for Claudio Lotito, considering that the centre-back’s contract will expire next year, and that the parties are nowhere near finding an agreement for a renewal.

Chelsea, Spurs & Everton Also Tracking Gila

In addition to Aston Villa, the source mentions long-standing interest from Chelsea in Gila, in addition to Tottenham Hotspur and Everton. The player had also been linked with a potential return to Spain through the gates of Atletico Madrid, so it remains to be seen who will emerge in what is turning out to be a blockbuster race for one of Lazio’s most prized assets.