Villa reportedly plotting summer move for English winger Guardiola admires – originally posted on Sportslens.com
According to Football Insider, Aston Villa want to sign Burnley winger Dwight McNeil this summer and are preparing a huge bid ahead of the transfer window.
The England youth international has been a key player for the Clarets over the last four campaigns, making 102 appearances for them and weighing in with seven goals and 16 assists.
Burnley recently rewarded McNeil with a new deal that runs until 2024 with the option of another year, but that will not dissuade Villa from going after his signature.
The Midlands outfit want to bolster their attacking ranks this summer in a bid to mount a stronger top-six challenge next season.
Villa have largely depended on the creativity of Jack Grealish in the final third, and his injury-enforced absence has dealt a huge blow on their form of recent.
Dean Smith’s side have won just two of their last 10 league games as a result of their star player’s unavailability, and their overdependence on him has proven very costly.
Landing another creative genius in the mould of McNeil will come in very handy.
The Spaniard made no secret of his admiration for the 21-year-old, and that speaks volumes of his huge talents.
Villa owners are ready to continue investing in the squad this summer, and recruiting the services of the highly-rated McNeil and one or two other top players will help make the side stronger going forward.
In other news, Villa are reportedly keeping tabs on Brazilian winger.