Unai Emery’s worries over Villa satisfying Premier League profit and sustainability requirements may subside with Omari Kellyman’s impending £19 million transfer to Chelsea.
In advance of a permanent move, the 18-year-old offensive midfielder is reportedly having his physical today, June 24, at Chelsea. Kellyman is anticipated to sign a five-year contract with an option for an additional year. His meagre six senior appearances have all been cameos.
This agreement is not related to Villa’s acquisition of Chelsea left-back Ian Maatsen; rather, it is scheduled to occur at the same time. The £37.5 million transfer to Villa Park will be completed by the Netherlands international, a recent Champions League finalist who spent the second part of the previous campaign on loan at Borussia Dortmund.
Maatsen underwent his medical tests at the Dutch national team camp in Germany at the weekend and he will sign a six-year agreement. Emery will be delighted as the left side of defence would have otherwise soon been a problem area. Alex Moreno is eyeing a return to Spain and Lucas Digne is shifting out of his prime years.
In other Premier League transfer news, West Ham United is still in the running; under new manager Julen Lopetegui, the Hammers saw a £25 million swoop rejected by Wolves a few days ago. Better terms are expected to be offered this week. Villa’s local rivals, Wolves, are in talks with Newcastle. The Old Gold are trying to ward off interest from the Magpies in central defender and captain Max Kilman, first rejecting a player-plus-cash offer over the weekend. Newcastle are expected to return with a
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