Aston Villa has made several famous signatures under the careful eyes of Monki, the club’s president of the soccer business.
Unai Emery’s side signed Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio in the winter transfer window, two players who had a positive impact at the club in the second half of the season.
European football has been secured for next season, and although what competition is unknown, the Premier League is looking to strengthen its teams in the summer transfer window.
According to the Birmingham Mail, Aston Villa is targeting the move of attacker Phelan Torres, who won the Barcelona league.
Aston Villa wants to invest in attacks
The Spanish international star, who has previous experience playing in Manchester City and the Premier League, is getting attention as he returns to England as Manki has been added to his team.
Torres is a versatile player who can play in advance as well as wide offensive positions.
The 25-year-old has scored 19 goals this season in 45 appearances in all competitions this season.
For sure, Torres could head to Villa Park for the future of Rashford, which has been linked to travel to Barcelona this summer.
Defense targets have also been identified
In terms of defensive additions to the team, Aston Villa is currently exploring the opportunity to sign Axel Disasi in a permanent move this summer after being impressed by the defender during his loan spell at the club.
As for players leaving the club this summer, striker Ollie Watkins has linked his journey away from Villa Park, which Liverpool has been mentioned as one of the teams interested in signing him this summer.
Aston Villa is ready to blow the competition from Man United for a 6-foot-3-inch star