Aston Villa, West Ham keen on versatile defender who could cost around €30m

Alessandro Buongiorno, an Italian defender, has been connected to a move to the Premier League in recent weeks.

Clubs like Aston Villa and West Ham United have reportedly entered the battle to recruit the 24-year-old

Torino defender, but it’s unclear if they will be able to come to a deal before the end of next month, according to Roma Metropolitan magazine.

The athlete has also been linked to Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur. The English team has taken notice of the Italian defender as he has established himself as a dependable player for Torino.

The defender is reportedly valued at over €30 million and it remains to be seen whether

Aston Villa and West Ham are prepared to pay up. The West Midlands club have emerged as a surprise

contender for the league title this season and they are currently third in the table.

They hope to sustain their current form and push for the title until the end of the campaign.

They will need to bring in quality signings during the January transfer window to keep up with the Premier League elite.

Long-term, Buongiorno might turn out to be a good player. The 24-year-old will provide the team more defensive depth and stability. Both a fullback and a center defender can be used by him. His adaptability will be an advantage as well.

In a similar vein, West Ham’s defense has appeared to be very flimsy, and the 24-year-old Italian defender might be able to strengthen it. If the Italian can swiftly adjust to English football, the rumored asking price might end up being pretty fair. It will be intriguing to observe his final destination.

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