Aston Villa want Galatasaray’s Wilfried Singo in January | OneFootball

Aston Villa are reportedly interested in signing defender Wilfried Singo in January, according to Turkish media outlet Sabah.

The Villa target turned heads when he chose to join Galatasaray, even though he would have been a coup for many top clubs across Europe.

After a few months, he has put himself on the radar of the Birmingham-based club with his performances domestically and in the Champions League.

The 24-year-old has a €60 million release clause in his contract.

In his five league appearances, Singo has won 63 percent of his aerial and 60% of his ground duels. He has also weighed in with an assist.

His ability to fill in at centre-back and right-back makes him a crucial asset.

Singo is a fast, solid, robust, technically gifted defender who has proven his mettle in Italy, France and Turkey. He would adapt quickly to the Premier League.

Villa’s defensive recruitment hasn’t exactly inspired confidence in recent transfer windows.

The club’s failure to land Jaydee Canvot, who ultimately joined Crystal Palace, was a significant miss.

They settled for Victor Lindelof on a free transfer, a move that brought experience but little in the way of progression.

The Swedish defender remains steady but unspectacular, hardly the type to transform a backline or elevate Villa’s ambitions in Europe.

What Villa truly lack is an authoritative, commanding presence alongside Pau Torres – someone who can dominate duels, organise the line and set the tone defensively.

Singo, who has been described as a player with ‘great qualities‘, fits the profile perfectly.

Dynamic, physical and versatile, he has the kind of presence that Villa’s back four desperately needs if they are to climb back into the top four.