Aston Villa launch offer for Gremio winger Alysson Edward | OneFootball

Aston Villa have submitted an official bid of more than €12 million for Gremio sensation Alysson Edward, according to Bola Vip.

The Aston Villa target has emerged as one of Brazil’s brightest prospects, and the Birmingham-based club is working to snap him up in the coming weeks.

Villa scouts have been tracking Alysson since mid-2025, when he produced a standout performance against Cruzeiro in front of English representatives.

The 19-year-old winger’s combination of explosive pace, close control and end-product has convinced the Villa recruitment team.

Villa’s opening offer has sparked a serious debate inside the Brazilian club. The bid is now under analysis by the new Gremio president Odorico Roman.

He took the reins with his club under financial pressure, which could play into Villa’s hands. A decision is expected within days.

Gremio hold 80% of the player’s rights, making a sale highly attractive as they prepare a major rebuild ahead of 2026.

Alysson is a high-upside wide attacker who can develop under manager Unai Emery, adding depth across the front line.

Signing Alysson spells doom for Harvey Elliott

The Villains signed Harvey Elliott on loan, hoping he would bring creativity and depth, but he has struggled to find game time.

Elliott has received only 174 minutes this term, leaving him out in the cold and sparking rumours he could return to his parent club, Liverpool.

Just five months ago, Elliott scored five goals and was named player of the tournament as England Under-21s won the European Championship.

However, the arrival of Alysson, a similarly left-footed playmaker with remarkable vision like Elliott, could force the Villains to move on from the Liverpool man.

The 22-year-old has not made an impact, and rather than stall his career, the Villans could send him back and use Alysson for the rest of the season.