Aston Villa could make an offer for Atletico Madrid midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia.
The Lowdown: 2022 links
Villa have been heavily linked with a move for the left-footed Kondogbia this year after former manager Steven Gerrard scouted the player back in April.
Gerrard watched the 29-year-old in the Champions League against Manchester City, with reports suggesting that Villa made a late attempt to sign the player in the summer.
As we know, a transfer failed to materialise, but it looks as if Villa, now under the guidance of Unai Emery, may return for Kondogbia in 2023.
The Latest: Transfer update
Sports Witness relayed an update from a Spanish outlet regarding Kondogbia on Wednesday.
They claimed that Villa will return to the fray for the midfielder and could make a bid close to €25m.
The Verdict: Versatile…
Kondogbia is primarily a holding midfielder but can also turn out as a centre-back and a central midfielder, so would provide Emery with an option in a number of areas.
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That could be handy, along with the fact that the player has plenty of experience at the highest level in France, Italy and Spain.
He’s been described as a ‘veteran’ by journalist Josh Holland when comparing Kondogbia to other midfield Villa targets earlier this year, so he could be a shrewd signing as Emery looks to take the club to the next level.
