When the 2024–25 season begins in a few weeks, Aston Villa boss Unai Emery will be hoping he can keep pushing his team to new heights.
Villa qualified for the Champions League with a fourth-place Premier League result from the previous season. The Spaniard has been working to strengthen his team this summer in preparation for some tough games ahead.
Ian Maatsen and Lewis Dobbin are among the six players who have relocated to the Midlands in recent weeks; there will be a few more before the transfer window closes at the end of August.
The Spaniard obviously had his sights set on Euro 2024, since it seems he wants to invite a competitor to Villa Park this summer.
Aston Villa considering a deal for a star in Ukraine
Sport Witness has learned that Villa had discussions last weekend with Girona wonder Viktor Tsygankov regarding a possible summer transfer to the Premier League, according to sources from the Spanish publication AS.
Emery has reportedly informed the Ukrainian that he views the winger as an essential component of the project he is developing in the Midlands, despite Manchester United’s interest in the player as well.
The Spaniard shouldn’t have any issues with his release clause, which is now only €30 million (£26 million). This is especially true given that the club will have more money coming in from their Champions League participation the following season.
With more matches to play during the 2024/25 campaign due to European and domestic fixtures, it is clear Emery must add some depth to his squad, particularly in the attacking department.
With this in mind, a move for Tsygankov would be an ideal signing for the club and his statistics from last season certainly showcase how impressive he is from a wide position.
Viktor Tsygankov’s season in numbers for Girona
The Spanish side were the surprise package in La Liga last season, claiming a stunning third-place finish behind Real Madrid and Barcelona, scoring 85 goals in the process – the second-highest total in the entire division.
While Artem Dovbyk scored the most out of the squad with 24 top-flight goals, Tsygankov chipped in with eight of his own, which ranked him fourth in the entire first team.
Additionally, the Ukrainian also managed seven assists, which again ranked him fourth, while ranking third for big chances created (12), fourth for key passes per game (1.1), fifth for successful dribbles per game (0.7) and third for shots on goal (1.5), showcasing his attacking abilities throughout the campaign.
He typically featured on the right wing last season, but over his career, the attacker has also operated on the opposite flank numerous times, even being deployed as an attacking midfielder if required.
t is clear that Emery will probably utilise him on the right, especially if the rumours are to be believed that Moussa Diaby is departing the club, but Tsygankov has also been compared to one of the stars of Euro 2024 – Dani Olmo.
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