After securing the signature of former Levante right-back Andres Garcia for around €8 million, Aston Villa sporting director Monchi has turned his attention to Unai Emery's center of defence. However, negotiations with his former club appear to be more difficult than initially thought.
Sevilla are reportedly demanding €25 million in exchange for French central defender Loic Bade, a figure Aston Villa has yet to reach. They have made an offer of €23 million plus €3 million in variables, but it appears Monchi's counterpart, Victor Orta, wants to keep the full amount.
Despite previously described 'fluid' negotiations between Villa and Bade, there has not yet been an agreement with the 24-year-old. It is worth remembering that Monchi was the one who signed Bade before his departure to Seville for twelve million euros in 2023. Currently, the talks are on hold.
Sevilla's stance is perhaps unsurprising as they look for an injection into their cash-strapped accounts. Los Nervionenses have started the season with a negative salary cap, a sign of their excessive wage bill and difficulty signing players. Swiss winger Ronald Vargas has joined from Augsburg for €2.5 million, but it is believed they are in the market for a striker. and potentially a creative midfielder.
Orta is working on a move for Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho after a fruitless six months in Seville, and is closing in on a deal for Montpellier striker Akor Adams to replace him. The deal for the compatriot and Iheanacho's replacement is said to be worth just over €5 million after their initial pursuit of Juninho Vieira failed. Relevo says Montpellier initially asked for €12 million for Adams, but that price was negotiated and he would sign a 4.5-year contract with Sevilla.
Adams turns 25 this month, is known for his pace and was scouted by AC Milan last summer. Adams joined from Lillestrom in Norway 18 months ago for €4.5 million and has 13 goals and 5 assists in 49 appearances in Ligue 1. Sevilla will hope he can help with their goalscoring problems, while Dodi Lukebakio is their only regular threat this season is. .
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