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Aston Villa transfer news: French free agent on radar of wide array of European clubs?

Poised to act? Villa among wide array of clubs 'on alert' for French free agent
© Imago
Aston Villa are allegedly among a wide array of clubs who are contemplating whether to enter the free agent market for a former Red Bull Salzburg player.

Aston Villa are reportedly among the clubs who are contemplating a move for free agent Oumar Solet.

The Premier League club have started the new campaign with four victories from five games in all competitions, only losing out to Arsenal.

A first shutout of the season came on Tuesday evening as Villa recorded a 3-0 victory away at Young Boys in the Champions League.

Nevertheless, Unai Emery has been left short of depth in defence, subsequently having to use Lamare Bogarde or Kosta Nedeljkovic as alternatives to the injured Matty Cash at right-back.

Villa had wanted to sign Lutsharel Geertruida before the end of the summer transfer window, only for the Netherlands international to sign for RB Leipzig.

However, Villa are now in a position where there is an available spot in their squad if they wish to sign a player who is without a club.

Oumar Solet in action for Red Bull Salzburg in April 2024.© Imago

Villa considering Solet move

According to HITC, Villa are among a vast amount of clubs who are interested in acquiring the services of Solet over the coming weeks.

The 24-year-old had been at Red Bull Salzburg since 2020 until he was released from his contract on Saturday, leaving him as a surprise option on the market.

Solet, a former France Under-20 international, has departed the Austrian giants having made a total of 106 appearances in all competitions, contributing four goals and five assists.

As many as 28 of those outings came last season, Solet playing 18 minutes of a 2-0 victory over Benfica in one of three appearances in the Champions League.

He is capable of playing at centre-back or a defensive-midfield role, with his versatility only adding to the reasons why teams are interested in his signature.

West Ham United manager Julen Lopetegui on August 17, 2024© Imago

What other clubs are interested?

The report alleges that West Ham United, Nottingham Forest and Wolverhampton Wanderers are toying with the idea of making a move.

Furthermore, Inter Milan, Marseille and Anderlecht have also emerged as potential destinations for the player.

Solet has previously indicated that he views the Premier League and Bundesliga as the ideal leagues for someone who possesses his attributes.

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