Aston Villa are in advanced negotiations to sign a defender for around 30 million euros, in a move to strengthen the club's defensive line following Ezri Konsa's departure. The player in question was a former target for Benfica, who had been monitoring the defender for some time.
The Premier League club are looking to fill the void left by Konsa, who left Villa Park during this transfer window. Aston Villa's management acted with urgency to secure a suitable replacement for the defense.
The defender in question was considered a priority by Benfica before the English clubs moved forward with their million-dollar proposal. The negotiation represents one of the biggest defensive deals of the summer transfer window.
With this signing, Aston Villa demonstrates ambition in the market by investing a significant amount in a defender who had already attracted interest from major European clubs, including the Portuguese club.
