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title: "Aston Villa: Villans linked with Josh Brownhill"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Aston Villa News"
published: "2022-05-08T12:35:28Z"
modified: "2022-05-08T12:35:28Z"
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# Aston Villa: Villans linked with Josh Brownhill

**[Aston Villa](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/aston-villa-news/) have joined [West Ham](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-news/) in the race to sign [Burnley](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/burnley-fc-news/) midfielder Josh Brownhill, according to [90min](https://www.90min.com/posts/west-ham-ready-to-move-for-burnley-midfielder-josh-brownhill).**

### The Lowdown: Brownhill profiled

The 26-year-old made the move to Turf Moor from Bristol City in [2020](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/josh-brownhill/profil/spieler/293569) and has gone on to make [81](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/josh-brownhill/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/293569/verein/1132) appearances for the Clarets.

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The [£40,000-a-week](https://www.spotrac.com/epl/burnley-fc/payroll/) midfielder, who was described as [‘fabulous’](https://www.footballfancast.com/aston-villa-transfer-rumours/exclusive-lee-hendrie-eager-to-see-josh-brownhill-at-aston-villa-transfers-rumour-john-mcginn-e56) by Lee Hendrie, is currently at the top of his game with a career-high £6.3m [Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/josh-brownhill/marktwertverlauf/spieler/293569) valuation.

The 26-year-old was [wanted](https://www.teamtalk.com/news/exclusive-west-ham-villa-scouting-impressive-burnley-midfielder) at Villa Park last year during Dean Smith’s time in charge, and it looks as if he is still on the radar under Steven Gerrard.

### The Latest: Villa interest in Brownhill

[90min](https://www.90min.com/posts/west-ham-ready-to-move-for-burnley-midfielder-josh-brownhill) shared a story regarding Brownhill’s future on Friday, claiming that West Ham are readying a summer bid for the Burnley man.

The report also name-checks Villa, along with Everton, Leeds, Wolves Fulham and Bournemouth, with an interest in the midfielder, although it is the Hammers who appear to be leading the way.

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### The Verdict: Gerrard not impressed?

Gerrard was able to watch Brownhill up close on Saturday during Villa’s 3-1 win at Turf Moor. The Clarets ace didn’t exactly impress, though, finishing as Burnley’s worst-rated midfielder, as per [SofaScore](https://www.sofascore.com/burnley-aston-villa/gsP).

He lost all five of his duels, failed to make a tackle or clearance and committed three fouls, one of which resulted in a yellow card.

Brownhill was also unsuccessful with three of his four crosses and didn’t register a single shot or dribble, so based on that performance, Villa’s interest in him may cool heading into the summer transfer window.

***In other news: [Gregg Evans shares ‘very important’ behind-the-scenes AVFC news](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/aston-villa-news/aston-villa-steven-gerrard-makes-liverpool-addition/)***