Aston Villa Sets Sights on Brentford Striker Igor Thiago

Aston Villa is reportedly considering an acquisition of Brentford forward Igor Thiago.

Manager’s Pursuit of a New Striker

Villa’s head coach, Unai Emery, is on the lookout for a new striker this January, motivated by worries regarding Ollie Watkins’ recent performance.

Thiago as a Potential Solution

According to the Mirror, Emery views Thiago as a direct replacement for Jhon Duran, who was transferred to Al-Nassr nearly a year ago.

Financial Commitment

Emery is reportedly an admirer of Thiago and is urging Villa’s management to make a £50 million offer to Brentford during the New Year period.

Player Performance Comparison

Thiago, following an injury-plagued previous season, has excelled this year, netting 10 goals in just 14 games. In stark contrast, Watkins has managed only one goal in 17 matches.