While Aston Villa have been splashing the cash of late, giving Unai Emery the squad he wanted and reaping the benefits of what the Spaniard has put together, they are also looking at ways of saving money.
By that, we mean the idea of a free transfer for a new signing is in full force at Villa Park these days, as explained by Calciomercato.
The website reveal that Aston Villa are one of many sides taking an interest in Mario Hermoso, whose contract with Atlético Madrid comes to an end in June of this year.
They aren’t the only ones, as you might have guessed, as Juventus and AC Milan are on the case, but the Premier League side seem to have an advantage.
That’s because Aston Villa are said to be ‘in pole position’ were there to be a break up between Atlético Madrid and Hermoso, because Emery ‘moved well in advance’ and is ‘intent on going all the way’ in order to get the centre-back under his orders next season.
The problem is the LaLiga side and the player have ‘reopened’ contract renewal talks in the ‘last few days’, as Diego Simeone would seemingly like to keep the 28-year-old around for longer.
