Aston Villa don’t rate West Brom star Matheus Pereira as highly as other targets, according to The Athletic’s Villa correspondent Gregg Evans.

And, as to be expected, the latest update has had plenty of Villa fans talking on social media.

Villa have been linked with a move for Pereira recently, however, it seems as if sporting director Johan Lange has two other players higher up on his summer wishlist.

According to Evans, Villa have already laid extensive groundwork over deals for Burnley’s Dwight McNeil and Norwich City’s Emiliano Buendia.

Evans adds that Pereira could still come into the reckoning regarding a Midlands switch, however, at this moment in time, the Brazilian isn’t rated as highly as McNeil or Buendia.

Villa reportedly want two or three signings ahead of the 2021/22 season, but it seems as if Pereira may not be one of those going off the latest update.

Villa fans react

@villareport shared Evans’ claims on Pereira on social media on Friday morning. This is what these fans had to say in reply, with many not exactly thrilled and one describing the call as 'stupid'.

"Can you imagine what Jack Grealish must think of this? Dwight McNeil ahead of Matheus Pereira? It's an absolute joke. And with our business supposedly limited to 2/3 'smart' signings it's hardly surprising he's linked to a City move this morning. No ambition whatsoever."
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"Madness. Absolute madness. Seriously Smith doesn't know a good winger"
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"We are so stupid if that’s true"
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"McNeil over Pereira??? Really???"
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"Pereira should be our main priority after Buendia"
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"I really don’t understand this but I’ve got faith in Lange"
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