Unai Emery during Aston Villa vs PSG in the Super Cup (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)
Aston Villa are reportedly considering a January move for Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia as Unai Emery looks to strengthen his defensive midfield options ahead of the second half of the season.
The Belgian international has emerged as a potential target for the Midlands club, which is keen to address a shortage of central midfield options after Amadou Onana’s injury.
According to a report from Fussball News, Aston Villa have been monitoring Lavia’s situation at Stamford Bridge and view the 22-year-old as a suitable candidate to reinforce their midfield in January 2027.
Emery is believed to be impressed by the Chelsea midfielder’s combination of physical strength, defensive awareness and technical ability. His capacity to protect the backline while contributing to the build-up could make him an attractive addition to Villa’s squad.
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The report claims Villa have already explored bringing Lavia to Birmingham, with discussions reportedly taking place through intermediaries and representatives to see whether a deal is possible.
The Premier League side are understood to have a budget of approximately €35 million for the January window. However, convincing Chelsea to let the midfielder go could prove difficult.
Lavia has struggled with fitness since arriving from Southampton in 2023, but his quality in possession and ability to dictate the tempo make him a valuable option when available.
The Belgian is reportedly happy at Chelsea and is not actively pushing for an exit. Nevertheless, the prospect of securing regular first-team football could potentially persuade him to consider a new challenge.
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