Rayo Vallecano currently find themselves 7th in La Liga, and given they have games in hand on those above them, and are currently beating Getafe 1-0, they could be even higher soon.
It’s not where Rayo are supposed to be given their low budget, and that’s brought attention to the club. Manager Andoni Iraola has been the subject of attempts from Leeds United this week after they sacked Jesse Marsch, although at this stage it looks like he’ll stay.
Players are also catching attention from elsewhere, and that’s where Aston Villa come into the picture.
Isi Palazón is the man catching the attention of Unai Emery.
The 28-year-old has scored five goals and added four assists across 22 matches so far this season. He’s played mainly on the right in attack, and has a contract lasting until June 2025.
Fichajes say Emery has ‘demanded an effort’ from Aston Villa to sign Palazón in the summer window. The asking price is estimated to be around €20m.
