Aston Villa fans have responded to a report linking them with a summer move for Croatian centre-back Domagoj Vida.
Dean Smith’s side sit 19th in the Premier League at present and will undoubtedly have their focus fully on keeping themselves in England’s top flight. However, despite Villa’s precarious position, links to new players are emerging, even with their footballing status up in the air.
Vida, who has been playing for Turkish Super Lig side Bestiktas, is said to be on Smith’s agenda, according to Turkiye via Sport Witness.
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The 31-year-old defender, who is a Croatian international regular, is said to be enjoying life in Turkey, and has a current contract until 2022.
However, it is believed he is on a yearly wage of €3m and he is valued at just £5.85m via Transfermarkt, making a potential move affordable for the Midlands based side.
Reacting to the news via Twitter account @villareport, fans of the Claret and Blue gave their thoughts on Vida’s potential arrival, with one suggesting he could replace current centre-back Tyrone Mings…
Dean Smith has made Besiktas defender Domagoj Vida his top target ahead of the transfer window. [@turkiyegazetesi] #avfc
— villareport (@villareport) May 2, 2020
If he is our top target, this summer is going to be massively underwhelming.
— Paul Brookes (@Brookesy1986) May 2, 2020
Last transfer window would’ve been nice
— Okay (@Okay170) May 2, 2020
This isn’t the type of signing Smith would make tbh.
— B6 Ben (@OcBen) May 2, 2020
To replace Mings the fresh air marker.
— john (@sosigisx) May 2, 2020
We need to concentrate on staying up first
— Dave (@5AVFCdave5) May 2, 2020
Personally dont think it would be a bad signing
— Callum Glasgow (@CallumG_Fitness) May 2, 2020
Livin’ la Vida Loca
— thASSos (@ThassosF) May 2, 2020
Quality player
— darren randle (@dazzzlarrr77) May 2, 2020
Villa fans, what are your thoughts on potentially signing Vida? Let us know below…
